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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced plans to roll out the shingles vaccine to even more people from September 2023. This will give more older people and those with a weaker immune system...

With young people set to receive their exam results, the Public Health Agency is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to them now about risks of drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 in September that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the first school term...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has today launched a new service for young people to improve their sexual health and wellbeing and help reduce the number of new sexually transmitted infections (STI)...

Ahead of Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 3 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home and hop on their bike to work.

By switching up your daily commute and...

The ‘Childhood immunisation’ campaign highlights the importance of vaccination and the protection provided by the childhood immunisation programme. The campaign is running in community pharmacies...

Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week on Tuesday 1 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers at every stage of their journey by showcasing...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are eligible to avail of the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccinations at the Belfast Pride Festival on Saturday 29 July.

Ahead of World Hepatitis Day (Friday 28 July), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding us that anyone can be at risk of hepatitis, as latest statistics show that there were 122 new cases of...