Latest data published by Public Health Wales shows almost 70,000 booster vaccines had been administered across west Wales by Sunday, November 7.

Between November 1 and 7, a total of 15,125 booster vaccines were given at Hywel Dda’s vaccination centres, alongside nearly 1,000 first and second doses and 500 third doses.

Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is again asking those eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine not to contact the booking team.

Everyone who is eligible will receive an appointment letter between 24 and 29 weeks following their second vaccine.

Bethan Lewis, interim assistant director of public health for Hywel Dda UHB, said: “While the booster vaccine can be given from six months after their last dose, protection against severe disease from the first two doses seems to decline very slowly. We know people are keen to get their booster as quickly as possible, but there is no need to worry if the booster vaccine is given a few weeks after the six-month period.”

The following groups are currently eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccination at a Hywel Dda UHB mass vaccination centre:

  • Aged 50 and over
  • Aged 16 and over and at increased risk from coronavirus due to underlying health conditions
  • Aged 16 and over and live with someone who is immunosuppressed
  • Aged 16 and over and are an unpaid carer, a care home worker or a frontline health or social care worker

If it has been more than 30 weeks since you received a second Covid-19 vaccination, you are eligible and you have not received an appointment for your booster vaccine, request an appointment via:

Bethan Lewis added: “When you have an appointment, to arrive no more than 30 minutes before your appointment time. This will help us to keep people’s appointment times and avoid long queues outside our buildings.

“The safety of staff and patients is paramount, and your cooperation and support on this matter is very much appreciated.”