Restrictions on visiting at Withybush Hospital lifted
Restrictions on visiting following an outbreak of flu at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest have been lifted. Hywel Dda Health Board would like to thank patients and the public for their understanding and patience during this time.
Hywel Dda Health Board is urging more people to get jabbed to ensure they are protected against flu this winter.
Polly Leett, immunisation coordinator for Hywel Dda Health Board, said: “The flu vaccine changes every year so even if you had a jab last year, you will need to get another this year to stay safe.
“It’s a common misconception that you can catch the flu from having a flu jab. Because the vaccine is not live, it will not make you ill. The jab will mean you and your family have the best chances of not getting the flu virus and you stay healthy this winter.”
For more information on where to get your flu jab (it is free flu to those people who are at the greatest risk of flu including those aged 65 or over, pregnant women and those with health conditions such as asthma, chest or heart problems, lowered immunity and diabetes) speak to your GP surgery or visit www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/doityourself for further information.
Hywel Dda Health Board is urging more people to get jabbed to ensure they are protected against flu this winter.
Polly Leett, immunisation coordinator for Hywel Dda Health Board, said: “The flu vaccine changes every year so even if you had a jab last year, you will need to get another this year to stay safe.
“It’s a common misconception that you can catch the flu from having a flu jab. Because the vaccine is not live, it will not make you ill. The jab will mean you and your family have the best chances of not getting the flu virus and you stay healthy this winter.”
For more information on where to get your flu jab (it is free flu to those people who are at the greatest risk of flu including those aged 65 or over, pregnant women and those with health conditions such as asthma, chest or heart problems, lowered immunity and diabetes) speak to your GP surgery or visit www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/doityourself for further information.
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