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Flu vaccine to be extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years
13 January 2025
From Wednesday 15 January 2025, the seasonal flu vaccination will also be available for everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for...
How to make the most of your goals this year
10 January 2025
This National Obesity Week [10 – 16 January], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help improve your health and wellbeing in 2025.
Make time to get vaccinated this new year
07 January 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take steps to reduce the spread of flu, COVID-19 and RSV – particularly by getting vaccinated if you are eligible.
Public health advice during cold spell
03 January 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and ice this week.
Free support on offer to help New Year smoking resolutions
02 January 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make it their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking and improve their health, with a range of free support available to help.
Dr Joanne...
Ways to get active in 2025
30 December 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting different ways you can get active in 2025 as we gear up for the New Year.
PHA draft corporate plan: stakeholder consultation events
27 December 2024
During the live 12 week consultation period for the draft Public Health Agency (PHA) Corporate Plan 2025-2030 two in-person stakeholder events will be held to give you the opportunity to collaborate...
Don’t let alcohol ruin your festivities
23 December 2024
Alcohol is a powerful drug and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone not to let drink ruin your Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Stephanie Hanlon, Joint Regional Lead for Drugs and...
Seasonal flu vaccine offer now available for poultry farmers and processors
20 December 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is offering a free seasonal flu vaccine this winter to those at risk of exposure to avian (bird) flu. While the vaccine doesn't protect against bird flu, it can reduce...
Safer sleeping advice for parents during the festive period
19 December 2024
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and carers of young babies of the importance of following safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of sudden infant...
National Bereavement Care Pathway Northern Ireland - Listening events in January
18 December 2024
The NBCP (National Bereavement Care Pathway) is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and is led by Sands. The vision of the project is to achieve equitable care for every bereaved parent and every...
Relaunch of the Minding your head website
18 December 2024
The Public Health Agency is excited to announce the official relaunch of the Minding your head website
The site https://www.mindingyourhead.info is a valuable informational resource created to...