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Immunisation/vaccine preventable diseases HSC Public Health …

WEBAfter clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention in the world for saving lives and promoting good health.The childhood vaccination programme has been …

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Guidance on Infection Control in Schools

WEBRashes and skin infections Athlete’s foot None Athlete’s foot is not a serious condition. Treatment is recommended Chickenpox* Until all vesicles have crusted over See: …

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Welcome HSC Public Health Agency

WEBWe are committed to addressing the causes and associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing. The Public Health Agency was established …

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Measles HSC Public Health Agency

WEB1 Summary. From 1 January 2024 to 21 April, 100 clinically suspected measles cases have been notified to the Public Health Agency. Of those notified during 2024 to 21 April, four …

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‘Care in the sun’ Living Well campaign launched

WEBHealth and Social Wellbeing Improvement. A new campaign focusing on the importance of getting the best from your sunscreen and reducing your risk of skin cancer …

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Mental Health Strategy

WEBIn recognition that mental ill health is one of the greatest challenges facing both society and services, the Department of Health published the Mental Health Strategy, 2021-2031, in …

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Sexual Health Week: ‘Take Your Pick’ – the contraception available …

WEBMonday, 12 February 2024. This Sexual Health Week (12-18 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting that different types of contraception work for different …

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Making Life Better HSC Public Health Agency

WEBMaking Life Better 2012–2023 is the ten-year public health strategic framework. The framework provides direction for policies and actions to improve the health and …

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Incidence vs prevalence and the epidemiologist’s bathtub

WEBPrevalence and incidence are two highly important measures of disease used in epidemiology. We have used the analogy of water entering and leaving a …

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Public Health HSC Public Health Agency

WEBTackling health and wellbeing inequalities and promoting a shift across the health service to the prevention of disease lay at the heart of Northern Ireland’s HSC reforms. The PHA …

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Seven steps to patient safety The full reference guide

WEBContents overview page Amessage from the Joint Chief Executive 3 Introduction 9 Step 1 Build a safety culture 13 Step 2 Lead and support your staff 35 Step 3

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COVID-19 Vaccination Programme questions and answers

WEBCOVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with certain underlying health conditions. This winter it is expected that many respiratory infections, including COVID …

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Health initiative to help people Work Well and Live Well

WEBA Public Health Agency (PHA) workplace health and wellbeing service, which has been supporting workers throughout the coronavirus pandemic, has been …

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Promoting Safer Sleeping for Infants Guidance for …

WEB3 Promoting Safer Sleeping for Infants and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Introduction: The terminology used in the area of sudden infant death is complex. Firstly, …

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Directory of services to help improve mental health and emotional

WEBThese five directories list the organisations that offer services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where possible, additional information …

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Poverty HSC Public Health Agency

WEBPoverty is an important risk factor for illness and premature death. It affects health directly and indirectly in many ways, for example: limited access to employment, services and …

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New obesity prevention campaign launched by the PHA

WEBThe Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new obesity prevention campaign ahead of the New Year raising awareness about portion sizes and the impact …

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PHA Annual Business Plan 2024/25

WEB2 ensuring that the public health agenda and, in particular, addressing health inequalities, is appropriately reflected in any new plans developed.

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Living Well: Cancer screening saves lives campaign

WEBDirectorates. Public Health. Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement. Living Well: Cancer screening saves lives campaign.

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Wash your hands when visiting the farm HSC Public Health Agency

WEBThe 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 …

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Northern Ireland 2021/22

WEB4 Introduction The Child Health System (CHS) is a patient centred community based operational system comprising seven modules: Module 1 – Child Register Module 2 – …

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