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We are the regional organisation in Northern Ireland for health improvement and health protection. Account not monitored 24/7. bit.ly/twppha

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From the 1 September 2024 to help protect newborns and infants, pregnant women are being offered the vaccine from 28 weeks into their pregnancy. Adults aged from 75–79 years of age will also be offered the RSV vaccination. Read more pha.site/RSVvaccine #rsvvaccine

From the 1 September 2024 to help protect newborns and infants, pregnant women are being offered the vaccine from 28 weeks into their pregnancy. Adults aged from 75–79 years of age will also be offered the RSV vaccination.

Read more pha.site/RSVvaccine

#rsvvaccine
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It's important to #BeBreastAware and regularly check your breasts so you can know what is normal for you. Women will also be invited for regular screening from age 50. For more information about breast cancer and changes to look for, visit becancerawareni.info

It's important to #BeBreastAware and regularly check your breasts so you can know what is normal for you. Women will also be invited for regular screening from age 50.

For more information about breast cancer and changes to look for, visit becancerawareni.info
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The Emergency Hormonal Contraception also known as the ‘morning after pill’ is available for free through the Pharmacy First service which is available in most community pharmacies across NI. The service is confidential and discreet. pha.site/PharmacyFirstM…

The Emergency Hormonal Contraception also known as the ‘morning after pill’ is available for free through the Pharmacy First service which is available in most community pharmacies across NI. The service is confidential and discreet. 

pha.site/PharmacyFirstM…
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When stroke strikes ‘Act FAST’ Face - Has it fallen on one side? Arms - Can they raise them? Speech - Is it slurred? Time - If you notice any of these signs, call 999 For more info on sign and symptoms of a stroke Visit pha.site/ActFAST

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A workplace where the employees’ health&wellbeing is considered a priority can lead to: ✅ increased productivity ✅ reduction in sick days ✅ better working environment Register your business dhcni.com/Work-Well-Live… WHSCT area and for all other areas nichs.org.uk/workwelllivewe…

A workplace where the employees’ health&wellbeing is considered a priority can lead to: ✅ increased productivity  ✅ reduction in sick days
✅ better working environment
Register your business
dhcni.com/Work-Well-Live… 
WHSCT area and for all other areas 
nichs.org.uk/workwelllivewe…
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Back to school with The Daily Mile 📚 Have you signed up yet? Click the link below to register. thedailymile.co.uk/school-signup #DailyMile #fitforlife thedailymile_ni The Daily Mile UK

Back to school with The Daily Mile 📚

Have you signed up yet? Click the link below to register. 

thedailymile.co.uk/school-signup

#DailyMile #fitforlife
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Getting ready for back to school! 👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼 More info: pha.site/hpv-vaccine #GetInformedGetVaccinatedGetScreened #HPVvaccine #Cervicalcancer

Getting ready for back to school! 👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼
More info: pha.site/hpv-vaccine
#GetInformedGetVaccinatedGetScreened #HPVvaccine #Cervicalcancer
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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

#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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Our communications team has been shortlisted for several awards at this year's Northern Ireland Social Media Awards! Northern Ireland Social Media Awards Thanks to all of our followers who engage with our content and help us reach audiences far and wide 🙌

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Choosing healthier foods and drinks can make you feel better as well as making a big difference to your health by reducing your risk of developing chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes 🍎🥑🥕 For tips and advice on eating well, visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com

Choosing healthier foods and drinks can make you feel better as well as making a big difference to your health by reducing your risk of developing chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes 🍎🥑🥕

For tips and advice on eating well, visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com
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Meningococcal infection can be life threatening. Its important to be aware of the all signs and symptoms of the condition, as a rash is not the only sign. pha.site/meningitis-nid… #meningitis

Meningococcal infection can be life threatening. Its important to be aware of the all signs and symptoms of the condition, as a rash is not the only sign.

pha.site/meningitis-nid…

#meningitis
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A hangover might make you feel bad for a day or so, but regularly drinking too much can seriously damage your health. Start to take control of your drinking and find steps to reduce the risks associated with alcohol. For info and support visit DrugsAndAlcoholni.info

A hangover might make you feel bad for a day or so, but regularly drinking too much can seriously damage your health. Start to take control of your drinking and find steps to reduce the risks associated with alcohol.
For info and support visit DrugsAndAlcoholni.info
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Each day around 40 under-5s across the UK are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. The best way to avoid choking is by following our steps on reducing your risk. See pha.site/chokinganimati…

Each day around 40 under-5s across the UK are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. 
The best way to avoid choking is by following our steps on reducing your risk. See pha.site/chokinganimati…
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Hundreds of free stop smoking services are available across Northern Ireland. Most of these services provide licensed NRT and are run by specially trained staff who can advise you on the best way to stop smoking. For info on services near you, visit stopsmokingni.info

Hundreds of free stop smoking services are available across Northern Ireland. 

Most of these services provide licensed NRT and are run by specially trained staff who can advise you on the best way to stop smoking. 

For info on services near you, visit stopsmokingni.info
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Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death. Vaccination in pregnancy provides very high levels of protection against serious whooping cough. #pertussisvaccine nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/who…

Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.

Vaccination in pregnancy provides very high levels of protection against serious whooping cough.

#pertussisvaccine

nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/who…
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As we make the most of the summer sunshine at home or on holiday, don’t forget to take care in the sun and remember our top tips to protect your skin from harmful UV rays ☀️ Visit careinthesun.org for more info.

As we make the most of the summer sunshine at home or on holiday, don’t forget to take care in the sun and remember our top tips to protect your skin from harmful UV rays ☀️

Visit careinthesun.org for more info.
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Are you heading to #Uni? 📚💻 Whether you’re going for the first time or returning, make sure you’re up to date with your #vaccinations before you go. Book in via your GP practice if you’ve missed any 📱 Also know the signs and symptoms of #meningitis #MenACWY #MMR