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- Community Pharmacy driving ‘Big Jab Weekend’ to boost vaccination programme
  
  December 2, 2021
- Chief Medical Officer urges young people to get their Covid vaccine this weekend
  
  November 25, 2021
- Community pharmacists vote to prioritise commissioned and essential services to patients as pressures and demands mount
  
  November 23, 2021

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That ‘gut feeling’

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Over the last twenty years, many studies have indicated the links between gut health and a range of disorders, conditions and even cancer. ...

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The “Sunshine” Vitamin

March 11, 2021

As statistics released by Mintel show a major increase in the sales of vitamin D, PiF considers whether vitamin D really can prevent COVID-...

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Dry Eye Syndrome

February 10, 2021

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common condition which can cause patients severe discomfort and impede overall quality of life. Dry eye syndrome (...

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Community Pharmacy driving ‘Big Jab Weekend’ to boost vaccination programme

December 2, 2021

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will be taking part in the ‘Big Jab Weekend’ on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December 2021. Walk-in appointments wil...

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Chief Medical Officer urges young people to get their Covid vaccine this weekend

November 25, 2021

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride, has encouraged young people to take full advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated this weekend when...

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Community pharmacists vote to prioritise commissioned and essential services to patients as pressures and demands mount

November 23, 2021

In the wake of persistent and widespread workforce pressures, community pharmacists have voted overwhelmingly to cease providing medicines in compliance aids s...

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Men need to take care of themselves and each other – Swann

November 19, 2021

On International Men’s Day Health Minister Robin Swann has urged men to reach out for help to safeguard their physical and mental health. The Minister empha...

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Swann welcomes certification decision

November 18, 2021

A range of sustained actions are needed to drive down Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 infection rate, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. Welcoming the ...

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Queen’s University Belfast leading £1.2m project to revolutionise medical treatment

November 17, 2021

Queen’s University Belfast are leading a £1.2m project to improve drug delivery for a range of illnesses. The grant, awarded by the Engineering and Physical Sc...

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Expansion of booster programme welcomed

November 16, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the JCVI recommendation to extend the COVID-19 vaccine booster to the 40-49-year-old age group. The announcement co...

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Plans to further increase booster vaccine take-up

November 11, 2021

The vaccination dashboard records that 152,789 boosters have now been administered in Northern Ireland, with a further 12,703 third doses also provided. “I ...

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McKeevers helps Rory Best take best foot forward!

November 10, 2021

McKeevers Chemists recently presented Cancer Fund for Children with a cheque for a massive £2000 donation following its recent in-store collections and donatio...

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World-class pathology services are critical to our health service – Swann

November 10, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has marked International Pathology Day by stating his commitment to delivering a modern, sustainable, world-class pathology service...

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