Summer catch-up clinics for childhood vaccinations announced

Parents and guardians of children and young people are being asked to check their child’s vaccination records this summer.

Catch up drop-in clinics will take place across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire this summer for all childhood vaccinations.

Bethan Lewis, Interim Assistant Director of Public Health for Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “Immunisation is important for children because it helps provide immunity before exposure to potentially life-threatening diseases.

“Immunisation has helped rid the world of some very serious debilitating diseases. Smallpox, for example, has now been eradicated thanks to vaccines.

“It is important that all children have easy access to their scheduled vaccines and so we are pleased to offer these drop-in sessions.”

A parent or guardian able to provide consent must attend with the child/children.

Appointments and drop-in sessions for children aged 5 to 17 years of age will be held in the following locations:

• Tuesday 25 July 11.00am – 1.00pm (Drop in only) at ‘The Table’, Merlins Walk, Carmarthen (next to Poundland)
• Tuesday 8 August 12.00pm – 6.00pm at Neyland Hub, Neyland vaccination centre, Unit 1 Honeyborough Retail Park, Neyland, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1SE
• Wednesday 9 August 12.00pm – 6.00pm at 2 venues:

Dafen Hub, Unit 2a, Dafen Industrial Estate, Heol Cropin, Llanelli SA14 8QW

Trewen Hub, Ysgol Trewen, Cwm-Cou, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9PE

• Thursday 17 August 12.00pm – 6.00pm at Eos Integrated Children Centre, Llwyn yr Eos, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, SY23 1SH

Parents with queries about any aspect of their child’s immunisations are welcome to call in for an informal chat or call the number below.

Please call 0300 303 8322 Option 1 if you wish to book an appointment, alternatively you can drop into the clinics.  However, please note that during busy times those with appointments will be prioritised.