Flu sweeps across Wales as GPs see rise in reported cases
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Spread the word not flu:
People are being urged to protect themselves from catching or spreading flu following an increase in reported cases to GPs.
Public Health Wales has confirmed the virus is now circulating across Wales, which can be life-threatening for "at-risk" groups including the very young, the elderly and those with chronic health problems.
A spokesman for the NHS trust said there have been 198 confirmed cases of flu since this year's 'Beat Flu' campaign began on October 1, 2019.
Dr Richard Roberts, head of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme at Public Health Wales, has urged children aged two or three and those with a long-term health condition to get themselves vaccinated.
"Young children are more vulnerable to flu and its complications," he said.
"Children are also 'super spreaders' and very good at spreading viruses and infecting their family and friends, so protecting them helps protect those around them too."
PARK RUN PRACTICE
We are proud to announce that Fforestfach Medical Centre is a Parkrun Practice.
Park Run is a FREE event that takes place weekly at many venues across the UK.
The distance is 5k, and you can run or walk. Getting out and taking part is what it's all about.
We support and encourage our staff and patients to take part in local Park Run events, and to promote this we held a launch day on 9th November 2019, where some of our team attended. We had runners and walkers, adults and children.
The Park Run is for everyone and it's FREE. There are park run events all over the UK, including Junior Park Runs.
FIND OUT MORE (CLICK HERE) - Visit the official Park Run UK website where you can also register.
For more information about Swansea Bay Park Run click here.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, Mumbles Rd, Swansea, SA2 0AY.
Park Run Testimonials:
Park Run is a fantastic initiative supporting good health and wellbeing.
Below are links to videos we recommend you watch, especially if you have any doubt about how Parkrun can help people.
Jessica's Parkrun Heroes - Gareth Yeomans
Park Run Official Video
We hope to see you all at Swansea Bay Park run.
NEW** Penderi Cluster Website
Cluster Vision
The Penderi Cluster is a group of six GP Practices that have come together in order to share services, expertise and pool resourses for the local community. The six Surgeries consist of – Brynhyfryd, Cheriton, Cwmfelin, Fforestfach and Manselton. You can register as a patient, and/or access a range of community based support locally. Penderi Cluster have a vision to care for the unique health and wellbeing needs of its patients and citizens in the most effective way possible. In recognition of its particular population needs, it will also work together to create an innovative culture of enabling long term change by taking a preventative approach to tackling ill health and its contributing factors.
For more information about Cluster Networks, Click Here,
CLICK HERE to visit the Penderi Cluster Home page.
HOW TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE
Christmas Checklist:
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*Turkey*
*Sprouts*
*Wrapping Paper*
*Flu Jabs for the Family*
*Book your flu jab now, or drop in*
*12-12:30pm or 5-5:30pm for our vaccine*
Are you Over 65 years old? Flu vaccines available NOW
Here’s how to get your vaccine:
Book an appointment in either a weekday clinic.
Weekday Drop ins: Every Monday to Friday, 12:00-12:30pm or 5:00-5:30pm
If we can fit you in when you next attend, we will.
Are you Under 65 with a long term chronic condition? Such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease etc
Here’s how to get your vaccine:
Book an appointment in either a weekday clinic, or upcoming Saturday clinic on 19th October.
Weekday Drop ins: Every Monday to Friday, 12:00-12:30pm or 5:00-5:30pm
If we can fit you in when you next attend, we will.
*UPDATE* Children's Flu Vaccine
Children aged between 2 - 3 years are eligible for the nasal vaccination at their GP surgery.
Vaccines now in, book now.
The Childrens vaccination programme is well underway.
We recommend getting your child vaccinated as soon as possible; this will mean they are protected throughout the height of winter and Christmas.
Children are Super Spreaders, let them be Super Heroes and get your child vaccinated this winter.
Be Online Ready for Appointment booking:
Next year we want to make booking easier for you using My Health Online. Not just for flu vaccines.
Register for this service at the surgery bringing one form of Identification with you.
*Prescription ordering is already available with My Health Online.
Why get the flu vaccine?
Flu (Influenza) is a serious health risk and is not the same as a common cold. It can develop into a serious lung infection, inflammation of the heart, brain or muscle, and can even lead to multi-organ failure and death.
Last year in the UK, flu resulted in 3,157 patients being admitted to Intensive care units. Of these 312 died.1
Anyone with a weakened immune system is at the greatest risk. This includes those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, kidney or liver failure, diabetes, chronic neurological conditions, obesity, the removal of the spleen and pregnancy.
BREXIT and Medication
Please note that the surgery will not provide extra prescriptions of medication to build up a “stockpile”
You should continue to order your medicines in the usual way.
PLEASE DO NOT STOCKPILE YOUR MEDICATION. THIS IS UNNECESSARY AND COULD AFFECT OTHER PATIENTS’ ABILITY TO ACCESS THEIR MEDICINES.
The Government is taking extra steps nationally to prepare for any disruption to the supply of medicines.
This includes working with the manufacturers of medicines to ensure they have more stock in the UK, securing new storage facilities for medicines and prioritising the transport of medicines through UK ports.
If you have any concerns about their medicines or regular prescription, you should talk to your local pharmacist in the first instance.
You can help the NHS prepare for Brexit by continuing to Choose Well and choose the right NHS services for your illness or injury.
MY HEALTH ONLINE PRESCRIPTION ORDERING
You can Register to order your medication online using My Health Online. My Health Online gives you better access to your list of medications; you can see when they are due, and order with a tick of a box.
YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE SURGERY. THIS WILL BE QUICK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE REGISTRATION CODE.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS MY HEALTH ONLINE WITHOUT THIS.
TO REGISTER PLEASE BRING WITH YOU PHOTO ID. If you do not have photo ID we will accept other forms of ID such as utility bill, statement, or birth certificate.