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Vaccination news

02/08/2023
MMR vaccinations update, August 2023
A picture of an MMR vaccine
A picture of an MMR vaccine

Our immunisation service outlines ways to get your MMR if you've missed out.

09/01/2023
Dual Covid and flu infections hitting patients
A picture of a virus
A picture of a virus

Twenty four cases were recorded between December 1st and January 3rd.

18/11/2022
One millionth Covid vaccine dose given
a picture of vaccine vials
a picture of vaccine vials

We’re pleased to announce we’ve reached the one-million-dose milestone in our Covid vaccination programme.

24/05/2022
New vaccination centre for Port Talbot
Aberafan Shopping Centre 
Aberafan Shopping Centre 

A NEW Covid vaccination centre is opening in the heart of Port Talbot’s shopping area.

12/04/2022
Volunteers join vaccination army
Christian
Christian

St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers train as vaccinators.

28/03/2022
Pharmacies' boost for Covid fight
Jonathan Rees sat on the bed in the pharmacy
Jonathan Rees sat on the bed in the pharmacy

Almost 20,000 people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot have had their first Covid booster jab at a community pharmacy.

10/02/2022
The United Nations of Vaccination
Andrea pictured with mask on places a pin in the map.
Andrea pictured with mask on places a pin in the map.

A tiny vaccination clinic in the heart of Swansea has become a mini United Nations.

28/01/2022
Vaccination team reflects on happy relationship with wedding venue
Swansea Bay
Swansea Bay

Swansea Bay’s vaccination team has undergone an amicable parting of the ways with The Orangery at Margam.

15/12/2021
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 - Booster update
a picture of vaccine vials
a picture of vaccine vials

We’re now in a position to give you more details on how the speeded up booster programme will work here in Swansea Bay over the next two weeks.

14/12/2021
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 - Booster update
A gloved hand holding a vial of Moderna Covid vaccine.
A gloved hand holding a vial of Moderna Covid vaccine.
13/12/2021
Monday, December 13th, 2021 - Booster update
Image shows a stopwatch next to an image of a Covid vaccine vial.
Image shows a stopwatch next to an image of a Covid vaccine vial.
30/11/2021
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 - Statement on booster programme in light of latest JCVI announcement
Three Covid vaccine vials in a row against a blue background.
Three Covid vaccine vials in a row against a blue background.

Where we are and what you need to do following changes to the booster programme.

25/11/2021
Community pharmacists boost the Covid booster vaccine campaign
Image shows a patient receiving his flu vaccination
Image shows a patient receiving his flu vaccination

They are helping to ensure the booster is available locally for many people

22/10/2021
Almost 2,000 booster doses a day
An image of a nurse preparing the vaccine
An image of a nurse preparing the vaccine

Almost 2,000 Covid booster doses are being given every day by Swansea Bay University Health Board to the top priority groups.

21/10/2021
Art of the vaccine
Art work at the Bay mass vaccination centre
Art work at the Bay mass vaccination centre

Thousands of people have been enjoying an outdoor art exhibition as they attend the Bay Mass Vaccination Centre (MVC) for their all-important Covid jabs.

19/10/2021
Units help to contain Covid virus
Health board staff with the local vaccination centre
Health board staff with the local vaccination centre

The health board is making it easier for older people to get their Covid-19 booster vaccinations with the use of converted shipping containers.

09/09/2021
Get vaccinated in time for Christmas, health chiefs urge
A picture of people at a Christmas party
A picture of people at a Christmas party

PEOPLE who’ve not yet had their first Covid-19 vaccination are being urged to get the jab now to get ready for the countdown to Christmas season.

07/09/2021
Ospreys Urge Swansea Bay Men to 'Roll Up Your Sleeves' for Vaccine Campaign
Wales international and Ospreys rugby player Owen Watkin
Wales international and Ospreys rugby player Owen Watkin

Rugby giants the Ospreys have backed a Swansea Bay campaign to get as many men as possible aged under 40 vaccinated in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

08/09/2021
Hundreds climb on board the Immbulance to get their Covid-19 vaccination
Swansea Bay UHB
Swansea Bay UHB

More than 200 people visited Swansea Bay University Health Board’s mobile vaccination unit, ‘The Immbulance’, last week, to get a Covid-19 vaccination.

02/09/2021
Grab a Coffee and the Vaccine at The Secret This Friday
An image of the Secret
An image of the Secret

Swansea beachfront’s much-loved bar, The Secret, will be home to Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Immbulance after it lent its support to the health boards ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ campaign.

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