With flu circulating in the community, Hywel Dda University Health Board is encouraging everyone who is eligible to drop-in for their flu and COVID-19 vaccines to help protect themselves this winter.

Flu and COVID-19 viruses can cause serious illness.

Vaccination centres will be open, no appointment needed, on December 23, 24 and 27 for all people eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccination. This includes children aged 2 (on August 31, 2024) to those in year 11 who can access the nasal flu vaccine at the centres.

Drop in any time between 9.15am and 5.30pm to the vaccination centre at Neyland (Unit 1 Honeyborough Retail Park, SA73 1SE).

The following groups are eligible for vaccination.

Flu vaccination: Children aged 2 and 3 on August 31, 2024; Children in primary school including reception; Children in secondary school, from year 7 to year 11 (inclusive); People aged 6 months to 64 years in clinical risk groups; People aged 65 years and older (on March 31, 2024); Pregnant women; Carers aged 16 and over; People aged 6 months to 65 years who live with someone who has a weakened immune system; People with a learning disability; Frontline health and social care workers; All staff working in care homes with regular client contact; Poultry workers at high risk.

COVID-19 vaccination: People aged 6 months to 64 years with a long-term health condition (which includes pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system); Residents in a care home for older adults; People aged 65 years and older (on March 31, 2025); Unpaid carers; Frontline health and social care workers; Staff working in care homes for older adults.

If you have any questions, call the health board on 0300 303 8322 option 1 or email [email protected] .