Cwm Taf health board launches vaccine advice line for young people

Submitted by Bridgend County Borough Council

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has set up a a new advice line to provide expert support and information.

Giving access to 12 to 15-year-olds and their parents or guardians, the exclusive advice line aims to enable access to information ahead of deciding whether to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine.

The process is ongoing and appointment letters are still being issued as the health board has not finished inviting this age group into community vaccination centres.

Bridgend County Borough Council leader Huw David said: “Wales is leading the way on ensuring that people receive their vaccinations and are protected against Covid-19, and it is essential for as many residents as possible take part.

“Making sure that you are full vaccinated is absolutely essential if you want to protect yourself, your family, your friends, work colleagues and the wider community.

"If anyone has any doubts about 12 to 15 year olds taking part, I urge them to use the free advice line and speak to one of the experts, because the only way we are going to defeat coronavirus and end the pandemic is by working together for the benefit of the entire community.”

Anyone aged 16 and over who has yet to receive their first dose of the vaccine can do so with no prior booking by visiting a Covid-19 Vaccination Centre, while over 18s can walk in for their second dose as long as it has been eight weeks since their first dose.

This includes at Ravens Court in Bridgend town centre (CF31 4AP) where the walk-in appointments are available between 11am and 4.30pm. Details of other vaccination centres in the region are available on the  health board’s website , but please note that the boosters are not currently being offered on a walk-in basis – they are by appointment only.

In Bridgend County Borough, 104,483 people are now full vaccinated, and a total of 216,384 first and second doses have been administered.

To use the service, simply fill in the online form on the health board’s website and a member of their team will get back to you.

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