Public Health Agency
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Meningococcal infection can be life threatening. The PHA is calling for people to make themselves aware of the all signs and symptoms of the condition, as a rash is not the only sign.
pha.site/meningitis-nidā¦
#meningitis
Please take extra care on the roads as there may be fallen trees & flying debris as a result of the Met Office - Northern Ireland weather warning for wind in place until 3pm today.
Advice & info: Trafficwatch NI & nidirect
Report an obstruction on a road or street: nidirect.gov.uk/services/reporā¦
Dysphagia can affect a wide range of people and can lead to a risk of choking, or even death.
Please check with a member of staff in a care setting before gifting any food or drink. Info at pha.site/DysphagiaFestiā¦ South Eastern Trust Belfast Trust Northern Trust Western Trust š Southern Trust
It is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and flu and COVID-19 viruses change each year. š¦
nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines
#AutumnWinterVaccines
Protect others from norovirus ā wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water
š½ After going to the toilet
š„ Before you prepare any food
Alcohol gels wonāt kill norovirus, so keep washing your hands!
More info pha.site/norovirus
#StopNorovirus
We have introduced the full primary HPV testing pathway in Northern Ireland as part of the cervical screening programme.
Check out this video from Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust on what to expect at your screening appointment and how your sample will be tested for HPV.
youtu.be/4lAtZRW1vbw
#wintervaccines
Don't Let Your Protection Fade - it's not too late
Those that have not yet received their vaccinations are encouraged to come forward and make an appointment.
pha.site/its-not-too-laā¦
It is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and flu and COVID-19 viruses change each year. š¦
nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines
#AutumnWinterVaccines
#wintervaccines
With Christmas fast approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging eligible people to take up the offer of the free COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible to top up their protection.
nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines