Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Cardigan mass vaccination centre will hold a walk-in first dose COVID-19 clinic this Friday, 25 June.

Anyone aged 18 and over who hasn’t had their first COVID-19 vaccine yet can attend Teifi Leisure Centre (SA43 1HG) between 9.30am and 5pm.

There is no need to contact the health board to book an appointment, and if you have already registered using the health board’s online form, you are still welcome to attend the walk-in clinic.

"If you have a scheduled appointment, please keep your appointment time," said a Hywel Dda statement.

"With the rise in cases across the UK it is important that as many people come forward for their first and second vaccines.

"Whilst the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wales remains extremely high, there are still a number of people across all age ranges who, despite receiving more than one offer, remain unvaccinated.

"Understandably, there will be a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for younger and healthy people.

"Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. Vaccines teach your immune system how to protect you from diseases.

"It's much safer for your immune system to learn this through vaccination than by catching the diseases and attempting to treat them.

"Since vaccines were introduced, diseases like smallpox and polio that used to kill or disable millions of people are gone from the UK.

"The long-term response to the pandemic requires a safe and effective vaccine to be available for all who need it."

Alison Evans, Clinical Nurse Lead for Hywel Dda UHB’s mass vaccination centre’s added: “If you are unsure whether to have the vaccine, we strongly encourage you to pop in and speak to our expert vaccination staff.

"We will make sure your questions are answered and that you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you.”

If you are unable to attend this walk in clinic and would like to request your first vaccine, please call our booking team on 0300 303 8322.