Wards seven and ten reopened at Withybush Hospital (From Tivyside Advertiser)

Wards seven and ten reopened at Withybush Hospital

Withybush Hospital has reopened the two wards closed last week following an increase in the number of patients showing symptoms similar to swine flu.

Ward seven reopened last night and ward ten, which treats cancer patients, was reopened to new admissions this morning.

The wards were closed to new admissions when a number of patients and staff showed similar symptoms of infection.

A small number of cases have now been confirmed as swine flu.

Local AM Joyce Watson is urging people in priority groups in Pembrokeshire to get vaccinated against swine flu. Pregnant women, people with chronic conditions and those in contact with people with weakened immune systems are currently being invited by their GP practices to be vaccinated.

They are being seen first because they are most at risk from swine flu and its complications. Frontline health and social care workers are also being vaccinated.

Joyce said: “I would urge all those eligible for the vaccine to take up the option as soon as possible. “The vaccine has been tested and approved and is the best way to protect people from the virus. "I would like to see a 100% take-up of the vaccine to protect communities in Pembrokeshire and across Wales."

If you have flu like symptoms which are causing concern contact NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47.