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Flu jabs needed 'immediately' after hospital outbreaks | Flu jabs needed 'immediately' after hospital outbreaks |
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At-risk people and NHS staff are being urged to get flu jabs immediately as cases of flu hit the community and local hospitals. | At-risk people and NHS staff are being urged to get flu jabs immediately as cases of flu hit the community and local hospitals. |
Tonna Hospital in Neath, Llynfi Ward in Maesteg Hospital and Ward G in Neath Port Talbot Hospital have cases of confirmed or suspected flu. | Tonna Hospital in Neath, Llynfi Ward in Maesteg Hospital and Ward G in Neath Port Talbot Hospital have cases of confirmed or suspected flu. |
There are also cases at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. | |
It comes as patients are asked to avoid "busy" A&E departments at Morriston and the Princess of Wales hospitals. | |
Those with symptoms are instead advised to see their GP or local pharmacist, or use the minor injury units at Neath Port Talbot and Singleton hospitals. | |
Infection control measures are in place at the various hospitals to limit the spread of flu. | |
The vaccination is free to anyone in one of the following at-risk groups: | The vaccination is free to anyone in one of the following at-risk groups: |
People with symptoms are also advised to use a tissue when coughing and sneezing, throw the tissues away after use and wash hands to kill infection. | People with symptoms are also advised to use a tissue when coughing and sneezing, throw the tissues away after use and wash hands to kill infection. |
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