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Rathfriland, Northern Ireland
Joined November 2014
On World Cancer Day I am taking the opportunity to promote Breast Cancer Screening. Early detection often means more successful treatment. I would encourage anyone eligible to attend. It can help find cancers that are too small to see or feel. publichealth.hscni.net/direc……
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If you're pregnant speak to your healthcare provider about the flu vaccine. Flu is circulating in Northern Ireland and it can be particularly serious for pregnant women. For further information see nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccin… #fluvaccine #WinterVaccines
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Prof Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer joins Bronagh McBrien, AMR Programme Manager at the PHA and Andrew Cheung, Principal Pharmaceutical Officer at the PHA at Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre to promote #AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November)
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Next week is World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November) find out how your school can get involved in helping to protect antibiotics through e-Bug. e-bug.eu/en-xi #eBug #amr #education #teachers
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Stay well this winter and help stop the spread😷🦠 📌Take common sense steps to reduce the spread of flu and other similar illnesses by exercising good respiratory and hand hygiene and staying away from others if you have symptoms. #StayWell
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The latest respiratory report shows influenza activity has increased again across all surveillance indicators, but particularly among children. This increase is earlier than in previous influenza seasons recently. Read more - pha.site/vaccine-news-week44
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#MMR Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears. The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected. nidirect.gov.uk/mmr
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The Department has launched a public consultation on the final report of the Regional Review of Neurology services. ➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
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Helplines NI Awareness Day recognises the work of organisations listening, supporting and empowering the people of Northern Ireland. The Helplines Network NI is supported by the PHA and is made up of more than 40 organisations. Learn more at HelplinesNI.com @HelplinesNI
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The PHA is currently recruiting Consultants. The deadline for applications is Monday 5th May at 4pm. A candidate pack is available at pha.site/consultantpack. For further information and to apply, see pha.site/hpconsultant and pha.site/phconsultant
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The PHA is currently recruiting Consultants. The deadline for applications is Monday 5th May at 4pm. A candidate pack is available at pha.site/consultantpack. For further information and to apply, see pha.site/hpconsultant and pha.site/phconsultant
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Shingles can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. Look out for your invite from the GP. pha.site/shinglesnews #shinglesvaccine
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#Measles #MMR 🔴Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears. The MMR vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected. nidirect.gov.uk/mmr
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Free Stress Control classes are now available! The classes are presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr Jim White. No need to register or login in – simply visit ni.stresscontrol.org and watch the streamed weekly sessions. Each class lasts around 90 minutes. 1/4 ⬇️
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You can also find out what support and services are available across Northern Ireland and in your local area. Visit MindingYourHead.info
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Our website MindingYourHead.info has information and advice on common mental health problems like: •Anxiety •Stress •Low mood and depression •Suicide •Self-harm #selfharmawarenessday
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What is public health and how does it impact on your health and wellbeing? Check out this graphic below and have your say on our draft corporate plan which aims to ensure our people live longer, healthier and happier lives! pha.site/draft-corp-plan #PublicHealthNI
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The PHA is reminding the public not to touch dead or sick birds. The reminder comes following DAERA’s announcement about the presence of Avian Influenza in Northern Ireland. See the DAERA website daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/avian… for more information. #AvianInfluenza
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What is public health and how does it impact on your health and wellbeing? Check out this graphic below and have your say on our draft corporate plan which aims to ensure our people live longer, healthier and happier lives! pha.site/draft-corp-plan #PublicHealthNI
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