Health matters: what you need to know - E. coli

This factsheet for the general public�contains information on Vero cytotoxin producing E. coli (VTEC), a strain of bacteria that can cause severe disease in humans. E. coli O157 is the most common strain of VTEC in the UK.Information on prevention is included.

Health matters: what you need to know - Tuberculosis (TB)

This factsheet describes the symptoms of tuberculosis, how it is caught, who is affected and how it is treated.�

Flu is more serious than you think (general poster)

Contact your GP surgery to find out the arrangements for flu vaccination in your practice.

Off to a good start: all you need to know about breastfeeding your baby

This book presents the reasons why mothers and babies benefit from breastfeeding and explains how to breastfeed successfully. It covers issues including how breastfeeding works, positioning and attachment, how to know if breastfeeding is going well, expressing milk, breastfeeding and babies in special care, advice on breastfeeding and bed-sharing, dealing with common problems, fitting breastfeeding into your life, and going back to work.

Are you packing a healthy lunch? (English and Irish)

This booklet is designed to�improve pupils' nutrition and implement healthier eating and drinking practices. It contains�practical tips for parents, carers and children on how to pack an appetising, healthy lunchbox.

Northern Ireland breast screening: Helping you decide (English and 12 translations)

This leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland breast screening programme and help women decide whether to attend breast screening. Translations are of the 2014 version.This is also available in audio format by clicking�here.�

Rubella and pregnancy - What you need to know (English and two translations)

This leaflet for women provides updated information on rubella and how to get vaccinated so it is not passed on during pregnancy.Rubella, otherwise known as German measles, can be very serious for the unborn baby in the first three months of pregnancy and can cause damage to the sight, hearing, heart and brain, a condition known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).Infection can be prevented by the MMR vaccine, which protects the mother and her unborn baby.

Sixty to seventy-four? It's time you took the test for bowel cancer

This poster highlights the bowel cancer screening programme is being introduced for all 60 to 74 year olds. If you are in this age group a kit will be sent by post so you can do the test at home. You are encouraged to look out for the kit as it could save your life.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening: Things you need to know (English and translations)

This information leaflet is for all men invited to take part in the Northern Ireland Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme. Men will automatically be invited for screening in their 65th year, while men aged over 65 can request a scan through the central screening office.

Flu is more serious than you think (General)

This leaflet encourages uptake of the flu vaccine for those people in at-risk groups. Most children aged 2 years up to less than 18 years in at risk groups will receive a nasal spray vaccine rather than an injection.

Is your waistline creeping up on you? poster (female)

This poster was produced to support the choose to live better campaign aimed at raising awareness of the health risks associated with overweight and obesity in women Northern Ireland.�

Is your waistline creeping up on you?

If you think you could be inching towards bad health then this leaflet is packed with tips and advice to help you keep your weight and waistline healthy.Now includes food and physical activity diaries to complete, and a pull-out section for a weekly meal planner and shopping list.

Vitamin D and you

This leaflet highlights the importance of Vitamin D supplements for those who may not get enough, including women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; infants and young children under five; people aged 65 years and over; people who are confined indoors or cover their skin for cultural reasons; and those with darker skins (eg African and African-Caribbean).�

Do you look after someone? And are you from a black or minority ethnic background? (English and translations)

This leaflet is for BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Carers. Carers can be people of all ages including children, young people, parents, older people. There is a cut off slip for BME Carers to fill in with their details. This information can then be sent to the Carer Worker in their local Trust. Details are on the leaflet.

Is your waistline creeping up on you? poster (male)

This poster was produced to support the choosetolivebetter campaign aimed at raising awareness of the health risks associated with overweight and obesity in men Northern Ireland.