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Reminder to check children have their MMR vaccine as Northern Ireland sees increase in measles cases
08 May 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine as it confirmed that a number of linked cases of measles have been identified in...
Wash your hands when visiting the farm
01 May 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on the 5 May of the need to clean your hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family, particularly...
Linking generations to help combat loneliness, ageism and share skills
24 April 2024
Today is the start of Global Intergenerational Week (24-30 April) which aims to support the growth of links between young and older people to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
Involving...
Immunisation should remain a top priority for parents
24 April 2024
This World Immunisation Week [24-30 April] the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents that vaccination should remain a priority, particularly in light of the increase in whooping cough and...
Get creative with World Immunisation Week competition
21 January 2025
Ahead of World Immunisation Week 2025 the Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a digital creator and poster competition for aspiring creatives from primary school pupils up to college/university...
Top up your COVID-19 protection with the spring booster
15 April 2024
The COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way today [Monday 15 April], giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any...
Parents urged to talk to young people about vaping Spice dangers
11 April 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and guardians to talk to young people about the dangers of vaping unknown substances as it could make them seriously ill or even be fatal.
The PHA is...
1 in 20 people will develop bowel cancer in Northern Ireland
04 April 2024
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [April], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about the two key actions to help combat bowel cancer – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in...
Tuberculosis is still a public health threat
21 March 2024
Ahead of World TB Day on Sunday 24 March, new figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) have revealed a steady increase in cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland since 2020.
There were 77...
Get the MMR vaccine ahead of Easter travel
20 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all those eligible for the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated as a key part of any Easter travel plans.
With a growing number of measles cases in the UK and Europe...