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Several patients are currently experiencing symptoms associated with Gastroenteritis and the Teifi Ward at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, has been temporarily closed to visitors as a result. Infection control measures are in place to reduce the risk of infection and visitors are requested not to visit patients at this time. Sharon Daniel, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Prevention & Control) in Hywel Dda University Health Board said: "Illnesses such as diarrhoea and vomiting can pass from one person to another very easily and we have been informed that Gastroenteritis is also circulating in the community. “I would urge people who are feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone who has these symptoms NOT to visit patients in hospital at this time as viruses can be serious for sick and vulnerable patients.” Symptoms of Gastroenteritis include nausea (feeling queasy) diarrhoea and vomiting. If you are experiencing these symptoms it is important to wash and dry y...

A flu roadshow is coming to Llanelli next week. In an effort to raise awareness and boost vaccination numbers, the Infection Prevention and Control Team are lending their support to Occupational Health and the Immunisation and Vaccination Team and the 'Flu Champions' campaign. The best way to protect yourself from flu is to have the vaccine and the team is holding flu awareness roadshows in the four acute hospitals in the Hywel Dda Health Board area. Roadshows have already been held in Glangwili, Withybush and Bronglais hospitals. The next one will be in the Dining Room at Prince Philip Hospital on September 24 from 11am-2pm. The roadshows are an opportunity for staff and public to ask questions, learn more about vaccination and the signs and symptoms of flu. Photo: Tracey Nicholas IP&C Nurse at the roadshow.