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Public Health Wales - Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru

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Influencer X Clinician / Sgwrs: Dylanwadwr X Clinigydd

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Having the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is important to prevent a range of cancers and genital warts. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks.

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Brechlyn HPV - Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru (gig.cymru)

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Mae cael y brechlyn feirws papiloma dynol (HPV) yn bwysig i atal amrywiaeth o ganserau a defaid gwenerol. Mae cael y brechlyn bellach yn eich amddiffyn rhag risgiau yn y dyfodol. Ar y dudalen yma Mae HPV yn feirws cyffredin iawn nad oes ganddo unrhyw symptomau fel arfer.

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Gall y ffliw fod yn ddifrifol iawn. Fel COVID-19, mae'n cael ei achosi gan feirws, sy'n cael ei ledaenu gan beswch a thisian. Gall symptomau'r ffliw fod yn ysgafn, ond gall hefyd arwain at afiechydon mwy difrifol fel broncitis a niwmonia, a all fod angen triniaeth yn yr ysbyty.

Mae ffliw yn heintus iawn, a gall y symptomau ymddangos yn gyflym iawn. Mae symptomau'r ffliw yn cynnwys tymheredd uchel, blinder a gwendid, cur pen, poenau a pheswch. Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am y ffliw ar gael yn: GIG 111 Cymru - Iechyd A-Y : Ffliw (gwefan allanol)

Mae achosion o'r ffliw y rhan fwyaf o aeafau, yn enwedig mewn ysbytai a chartrefi gofal.

Mewn gaeaf arferol, bydd miloedd o bobl yn marw o salwch sy'n gysylltiedig â'r ffliw yn y DU. Cael brechiad ffliw bob blwyddyn yw un o'r ffyrdd gorau o ddiogelu rhag ffliw.

Am y brechiad ffliw

Y gaeaf yma mae'n bosibl y byddwn yn gweld COVID-19 a'r ffliw yn cylchredeg ar yr un pryd, felly mae'n bwysig iawn eich bod yn cael eich diogelu.

Mae brechiadau'r ffliw yn gyflym ac yn ddiogel iawn, a gallent atal wythnosau o salwch difrifol.

Os oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau pellach neu os hoffech gael rhagor o wybodaeth, gallwch fynd i 111.wales.nhs.uk, siarad â'ch meddyg neu nyrs neu ffonio GIG 111 Cymru.

Gallwch gael rhagor o wybodaeth am frechiadau'r ffliw, gan gynnwys eu cynnwys a'r sgîl-effeithiau posibl, yn www.medicines.org.uk/emc Rhowch enw'r brechiad yn y bocs chwilio.

Gallwch gael gwybod sut i roi gwybod am amheuaeth o sgîl-effeithiau ar-lein yn www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard neu drwy ffonio 0800 731 6789 (Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener 9am i 5pm).

: Mae amserlen sy'n dangos pa frechiadau sy'n cael eu cynnig fel mater o drefn yng Nghymru ar gael o phw.nhs.wales/CompleteSchedule

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Gall y ffliw fod yn ddifrifol iawn. Fel COVID-19, mae'n cael ei achosi gan feirws, sy'n cael ei ledaenu gan beswch a thisian. Gall symptomau'r ffliw fod yn ysgafn, ond gall hefyd arwain at afiechydon mwy difrifol fel broncitis a niwmonia, a all fod angen triniaeth yn yr ysbyty.

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Flu can be very serious. Like COVID-19, it is caused by a virus, which is spread by coughs and sneezes. Symptoms of flu can be mild, but can also lead to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which may need treatment in hospital.

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Flu protecting children and young people

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Flu protecting children and young people

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Public Health Wales Information and Video on HPV

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Public Health Wales Information and Video on HPV

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Having the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is important to prevent a range of cancers and genital warts. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks.
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Background

HPV is a very common virus which usually has no symptoms. More than 70% of people who haven't had the HPV vaccine will get HPV at some point in their life.

Most people who become infected with HPV clear the virus from their body, but others may develop a range of cancers in later life caused by the HPV virus.

HPV is usually spread through intimate sexual contact. Condoms don't provide complete protection. Some people may also develop genital warts, which can sometimes be difficult to treat.

HPV vaccine

Having the vaccine is important because we can't predict who will develop cancer or genital warts. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks.

You can find more information on the vaccine and diseases at NHS 111 Wales - HPV vaccine (external site).

Changes to the HPV vaccination programme from 1 September 2023

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued new guidance on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, recommending that one dose of the vaccine now provides excellent protection.

This change (from two doses) will happen in England and Wales from 1 September 2023.

The HPV vaccine is highly effective at protecting against cancers caused by HPV, including cervical cancer.

Eligibility for the vaccine

The HPV vaccine is offered to:

The HPV vaccine is offered to:

boys and girls aged 12 to 13 (school year 8) in school, and

those who may have missed their vaccination but still remain eligible up to the age of 25 (that is, boys who were in school year 8 on or after 1 September 2019 and girls who became eligible for the vaccine on or after 1 September 2008).

The vaccine is available through specialist sexual health services and HIV clinics to men who are 45 or younger and who are gay or bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).

About the vaccine

The brand name of the vaccine used in the UK is  Gardasil 9.

The HPV vaccination is normally given as an injection in the top of the arm.

One dose offers excellent protection for eligible children, young people and adults under 25. Men who are gay bisexual or other men who have sex with men aged 25 to 45 need two doses of the vaccine for the best protection. People who are immunosuppressed (have a weakened immune system) or who have HIV may need to have three doses - speak to your GP or practice nurse for advice about this if you are under 25. If you are an eligible man aged 25 to 45 speak to your sexual health or HIV clinic doctor or nurse.

Side effects of the HPV vaccine

Common side effects are a sore, swollen red area where the vaccination was given. Sometimes a small, painless hard lump may also form at the injection site. These side effects usually disappear after a couple of days.

Less common side effects include headaches, nausea and fever (high temperature). Other, more serious, reactions are rare.

For more information on common and rare side effects, go to:

If you are concerned about symptoms call  NHS 111 Wales (external site). Calls to NHS 111 Wales are free from landlines and mobile phones.

You can report suspected side effects of vaccines and medicines through the Yellow Card scheme. You can do this online at  mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard  or by calling the Yellow Card scheme hotline on 0800 731 6789 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Information for the public

If you would like to learn more about the HPV vaccine or the diseases it protects against, see the information listed below.

You can also call NHS 111 Wales or your GP surgery for advice if you have any questions.

Leaflets

To order leaflets, visit the Health Information Resources page.

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer. A4 text only leaflet. V2 - Bilingual

HPV fact sheet for health professionals, parents and young people - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

HPV Vaccination - For gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. (Added 6 September 2023)

Other formats
Large print

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**
Easy Read

HPV vaccination. Protect yourself from cancers caused by HPV - English / Welsh - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**
British Sign Language
HPV - your guide to the HPV vaccination leaflet for Wales - BSL video - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

More information
Cervical Screening Wales - About HPV Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust - Cervical Cancer Charity

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Flu Immunisation Programme for Schools 2024-2025 Cym/Eng

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Mae afiechyd meningococol yn digwydd fel arfer fel llid yr ymennydd neu septisemia (gwenwyn yn y gwaed).
Ar y dudalen
Cefndir

Mae afiechyd meningococol yn digwydd fel rheol fel llid yr ymennydd neu sepsis (gwenwyn yn y gwaed).

Gall llid yr ymennydd effeithio ar unrhyw un, ond mae'n fwyaf cyffredin ymhlith babanod, plant ifanc, pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau ac oedolion ifanc. Gall achosi sepsis sy'n bygwth bywyd ac arwain at niwed parhaol i'r ymennydd neu'r nerfau. Mae 12 grŵp hysbys o facteria meningococol (Neisseria meningitidis). Achosir afiechyd meningococol gan sawl grŵp o facteria meningococol, a'r rhai mwyaf cyffredin yw grwpiau A, B, C, W ac Y.

Gallwch ddod o hyd i ragor o wybodaeth am afiechyd meningococol a'r arwyddion a'r symptomau ar: GIG 111 Cymru - Meningitis (tudalen allanol).

Mae pawb yn wynebu risg o afiechyd meningococol, ond:

plant dan bump oed sy'n wynebu'r risg fwyaf; a

pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau ac oedolion yw'r ail grŵp sy'n wynebu'r risg fwyaf.

Brechlyn MenACWY

Mae brechlyn rhag grŵp meningococol C wedi bod ar gael ers 1999. Cyflwynwyd y brechlyn MenC yn rhan o raglen frechu reolaidd y DU yn 1999 a'r brechlyn MenACWY yn 2015. Mae gostyngiad mawr wedi bod mewn achosion o afiechyd meningococol MenC ac MenW.

Gallwch ddod o hyd i ragor o wybodaeth am y brechlyn a'r afiechyd mae'n amddiffyn rhagddo yma: GIG 111 Cymru - Brechlyn MenACWY (tudalen allanol).

Cymhwysedd ar gyfer y brechlyn

Mae pobl ifanc 13 i 14 oed (blwyddyn ysgol 9) yn cael cynnig y brechlyn MenACWY fel mater o drefn ochr yn ochr â'r brechlyn atgyfnerthu 3-mewn-1 i bobl ifanc yn eu harddegau.

Mae pobl ifanc dan 25 oed hefyd yn parhau'n gymwys os nad ydynt wedi cael y brechlyn MenACWY erioed.

Plant a phobl ifanc o 10 oed hyd at eu pen-blwydd yn 25 oed os oes ganddynt hanes brechu MenC anghyflawn neu anhysbys.

Mae'n bosibl y bydd pobl sydd â risg uwch o afiechyd meningococol oherwydd cyflwr meddygol neu driniaeth bresennol, teithio, mudo neu eu swydd, neu gysylltiad agos ag achos o afiechyd meningococol, yn cael eu hargymell i gael y brechlyn MenACWY hefyd.

Am y brechlyn MenACWY

Enwau brand y brechlynnau a ddefnyddir yn y DU yw Menveo (tudalen allanol) neu Nimenrix (tudalen allanol).

Mae'r brechlyn MenACWY yn cael ei roi fel rheol fel pigiad yn rhan uchaf y fraich.

Sgîl-effeithiau brechlyn MenACWY

Y sgîl-effeithiau mwyaf cyffredin a welir gyda'r brechlyn MenACWY yw:

poen, chwyddo neu gochni yn safle'r pigiad

safle'r pigiad yn caledu ac yn cosi

cur pen

teimlo'n sâl a dim awydd bwyd

blinder

I gael mwy o wybodaeth am y sgîl-effeithiau, edrychwch ar:

Os ydych chi'n bryderus am symptomau, ffoniwch GIG 111 Cymru (tudalen allanol) ar 111 neu eich meddygfa. Mae galwadau i GIG 111 Cymru am ddim o linellau tir a ffonau symudol.

Gallwch roi gwybod am sgîl-effeithiau posibl brechlynnau a meddyginiaethau drwy gynllun y Cerdyn Melyn. Gallwch wneud hyn ar-lein yn yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk neu drwy ffonio llinell gymorth cynllun y Cerdyn Melyn ar 0800 731 6789 (Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 9am i 5pm).

Gwybodaeth i'r cyhoedd

Os hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy am y brechlyn MenB neu'r afiechydon y mae'n amddiffyn rhagddynt, mae nifer o adnoddau gwybodaeth ar gael i helpu. Gallwch hefyd ffonio GIG 111 neu eich meddygfa am gyngor os oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau.

Taflenni

I archebu copïau o'r taflenni, ewch i'r dudalen Adnoddau Gwybodaeth Iechyd.

Gwybodaeth bellach

Mae'n bwysig o hyd gwybod am arwyddion a symptomau llid yr ymennydd a septisemia (afiechyd meningococol) hyd yn oed os ydych chi wedi cael eich brechu. Mae hyn oherwydd bod bacteria eraill a all achosi'r afiechydon hyn hefyd, gan gynnwys yr afiechyd meningococol grŵp B (dolen) nad yw'n dod o dan y brechlyn MenACWY.

Elusen blaenllaw yw'r Meningitis Research Foundation flaenllaw yn y DU, Iwerddon ac yn rhyngwladol sy'n dod â phobl ac arbenigedd at ei gilydd i drechu llid yr ymennydd a septisemia.

Elusen llid yr ymennydd genedlaethol yw Meningitis Now wedi'i lleoli yn y Deyrnas Unedig.

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Mae afiechyd meningococol yn digwydd fel arfer fel llid yr ymennydd neu septisemia (gwenwyn yn y gwaed). Ar y dudalen Mae afiechyd meningococol yn digwydd fel rheol fel llid yr ymennydd neu sepsis (gwenwyn yn y gwaed). Gall llid yr ymennydd effeithio ar unrhyw un, ond mae'n fwyaf cyffredin ymhlith babanod, plant ifanc, pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau ac oedolion ifanc.

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Mae brechiadau yn achub bywydau ac yn lleihau derbyniadau i'r ysbyty. Yn ôl Sefydliad Iechyd y Byd, maen nhw'n atal mwy na 3 miliwn o farwolaethau ledled y byd bob blwyddyn. Mae brechu yn un o'r pethau pwysicaf y gallwn ei wneud i ddiogelu plant a phobl ifanc rhag afiechyd.

Mae brechiadau yn eich diogelu chi rhag afiechydon niweidiol cyn i chi ddod i gysylltiad â nhw. Maent yn gwneud eich system imiwnedd yn gryfach ac yn eich helpu i adeiladu amddiffyniad rhag rhai heintiau peryglus.

Mae'r canllaw hwn yn esbonio'r brechiadau a roddir i bobl ifanc ym mlynyddoedd ysgol 7 i 11 (11 i 16 oed) a pham fod eu hangen.

Ffliw

Papilomafeirws Dynol (HPV)

Tetanws, difftheria a pholio (brechiad atgyfnerthu 3 mewn 1 i bobl ifanc yn eu harddegau)

Llid yr ymennydd a septisemia (MenACWY)

Bob tro y cynigir brechiadau yn yr ysgol, byddwch yn derbyn ffurflen ganiatâd i'w llofnodi, yn rhoi caniatâd i'ch plentyn gael y brechiad. Mae pobl ifanc sy'n deall yn llawn yr hyn sydd dan sylw hefyd yn gallu, yn gyfreithiol, gwneud penderfyniad gwybodus i roi eu caniatâd.

Gall plant a phobl ifanc nad ydynt yn yr ysgol neu sy'n cael eu haddysgu gartref gael pob un o'r brechiadau yn y tabl uchod yn eu meddygfa pan mae'n amser eu rhoi.

Mae'n syniad da gwirio bod yr holl frechiadau plentyndod eraill yn gyfredol, gan gynnwys MMR (y frech goch, clwy'r pennau a rwbela).

Mae'r frech goch, clwy'r pennau a rwbela yn afiechydon heintus iawn sy'n gallu lledaenu'n hawdd rhwng pobl heb eu brechu. Gall yr afiechydon hyn arwain at gymhlethdodau meddygol difrifol, a allai fod yn angheuol, gan gynnwys llid yr ymennydd, enseffalitis (chwydd yn yr ymennydd) a cholled clyw. Mae angen 2 ddos o'r brechiad MMR ar eich plentyn er mwyn iddo gael ei warchod rhag yr afiechydon hyn. Gallwch wirio ei lyfr coch neu gysylltu â'ch meddygfa i weld a yw ei frechiadau'n gyfredol. Efallai y bydd eich plentyn yn cael cynnig brechiadau MMR a fethwyd yn yr ysgol, ond, os na chaiff gynnig hynny, gall eu cael yn ei feddygfa.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y brechiad MMR, ewch i icc.gig.cymru/brechlynMMR

Mae pob person ifanc wedi cael cynnig brechiadau COVID-19. Mae pobl ifanc sydd â chyflyrau iechyd sy'n eu rhoi mewn mwy o berygl o COVID-19 wedi cael cynnig dosau atgyfnerthu hefyd. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y brechiad COVID-19, ewch i icc.gig.cymru/brechlyncovid

Ble mae cael mwy o wybodaeth?

Os oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau neu os hoffech chi gael rhagor o wybodaeth, gallwch fynd i 111.wales.nhs.uk, siarad â'ch meddyg, nyrs yr ysgol neu'r nyrs yn eich meddygfa, neu ffonio GIG 111 Cymru.

Gallwch gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y brechiadau a gynigir yng Nghymru yn icc.gig.cymru/brechlynnau

Mae amserlen sy'n dangos pa frechiadau sy'n cael eu cynnig fel mater o drefn yng Nghymru ar gael yn: icc.gig.cymru/amserlengyflawn

Gallwch gael gwybod sut mae'r GIG yn defnyddio'ch gwybodaeth yn 111.wales.nhs.uk/amdanomni/eichgwybodaeth

Mai 2023 © Ymddiriedolaeth y GIG Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru Fersiwn 1 ISBN:

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Gwybodaeth am frechlynnau a gynigir i bobl ifanc rhwng 11 ac 16 oed.

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Welcome to the School vaccination Padlet.

This padlet is laid out so that you can access all the relevant messages and content that relate to our school vaccination work.

Under each themed collumn you will find a selection of zip folders, media links, prepared messages, pictures and videos that we invite you to share and adapt to help get the word out about school vaccinations.

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Croeso i Padlet Brechu Ysgolion

Mae’r Padlet hwn wedi ei ddylunio fel bod modd i chi weld yr holl negeseuon a’r cynnwys perthnasol sy’n ymwneud â’n gwaith ar Brechu yn yr Ysgol.

O dan bob colofn thematig, fe fyddwch yn gweld detholiad o ffolderi cywasgedig, dolenni cyfryngau, negeseuon parod, lluniau a fideos. Mae croeso mawr i chi rannu’r rhain er mwyn rhoi’r gair ar led am Brechu yn yr Ysgol.

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This padlet is a live resource and as such, will be updated regularly with both English and Welsh content.

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Mae’r Padlet hwn yn adnodd byw, ac felly bydd yn cael ei ddiweddaru’n rheolaidd gyda cynnwys yn y Gymraeg ac yn y Saesneg.

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Youtube links- 2&3 y.olds children's flu animations

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Youtube links- 2&3 y.olds children's flu animations

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·       English Vaccination Saves Lives - Children and flu animation 2021 - English - YouTube

·       Welsh Mae Brechu yn achub bywydau - animeiddiad plant a ffliw 2021- Cymraeg - YouTube

·       English subtitled Vaccination Saves Lives - Children and flu animation 2021 - English (Subtitles) - YouTube

·       Welsh subtitled Mae Brechu yn achub bywydau - animeiddiad plant a ffliw 2021- Cymraeg (Isdeitlau) - YouTube

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Flu Vaccination - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

Flu vaccine accessible information - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

PHW Respiratory Virus Vaccination (padlet.com)

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Resources for health and social care professionals

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Curwch Ffliw: Ffilm enlurach i blant (Cymraeg gydag isdeitlau)

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Curwch Ffliw: Ffilm enlurach i blant (Cymraeg gydag isdeitlau)

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Public Health Wales - Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru

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Curwch Ffliw: ffilm eglurach i blant (Cymraeg gydag isdeitlau)

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Beat Flu: An explainer film for Children with English Subtitles

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Beat Flu: An explainer film for Children with English Subtitles

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Beat Flu: an explainer film for children (English with Subtitles)

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Information on the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Vaccination (Eng)

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Meningococcal disease usually occurs as meningitis or septicaemia (blood poisoning).
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Background

Meningococcal disease usually occurs as meningitis or sepsis (blood poisoning).

Meningitis can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. It can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. There are 12 known groups of meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis). Meningococcal disease is caused by several groups of meningococcal bacteria, the most common of which are groups A, B, C, W and Y.

More information about meningococcal disease and signs and symptoms: NHS 111 Wales - Meningitis (external site).

Everybody is at risk from meningococcal disease, but:

the under-fives are most at risk; and

teenagers and young adults are the second most at risk group.

MenACWY vaccine

Vaccination against meningococcal group C has been available since 1999.The MenC vaccine was introduced into the UK routine vaccination programme in 1999 and the MenACWY vaccine in 2015, there has been a big reduction in cases of MenC and MenW meningococcal disease.

You can find more information on the vaccine and the disease it protects against at: NHS 111 Wales - Vaccinations (external site).

Eligibility for the vaccine

Teenagers aged 13 to 14 years of age (school year 9) are routinely offered the MenACWY vaccine alongside the 3-in-1 teenage booster vaccine.

Young people under the age of 25 also remain eligible if they have never received the MenACWY vaccine.

Children and young people aged from 10 years up to their 25th birthday if they have an incomplete or unknown MenC vaccination history.

People with an increased risk of meningococcal disease due to an existing medical condition or treatment, travel, migration or their job, or close contact with a case of meningococcal disease may also be recommended to receive the MenACWY vaccine.

About the MenACWY vaccine

The brand names of the vaccines used in the UK are Menveo or Nimenrix.

The MenACWY vaccination is normally given as an injection in the top of the arm.

Side effects of the MenACWY vaccine

The most common side effects of the MenACWY vaccine are:

pain, redness and swelling at the injection site

hardening and itching at the injection site

headache

nausea and loss of appetite

tiredness

For more information on side effects, see:

If you are concerned about symptoms call NHS 111 Wales (external site). Calls to NHS 111 Wales are free from landlines and mobile phones.

You can report suspected side effects of vaccines and medicines through the Yellow Card scheme. You can do this online at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or by calling the Yellow Card scheme hotline on 0800 731 6789 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Information for the public

If you would like to learn more about the MenACWY vaccine or the diseases it protects against, a number of information resources are available to help. You can also call NHS 111 or your GP practice for advice if you have any questions.

Leaflets

To order copies of the leaflets, visit the Health Information Resources page.

Further information

It is still important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia (meningococcal disease) even if you are vaccinated. This is because there are other bacteria that can also cause these illnesses, including the meningococcal group B (link) disease that is not covered by the MenACWY vaccine.

Meningitis Research Foundation is a leading UK, Irish and international charity that brings together people and expertise to defeat meningitis and septicaemia.

Meningitis Now is a national meningitis charity based in the United Kingdom.

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Vaccinations save lives and reduce hospital admissions. According to the World Health Organization, they prevent over 3 million deaths worldwide every year. Vaccination is one of the most important things we can do to protect children and young people against ill health.

Vaccinations protect you against harmful diseases before you come into contact with them. They make your immune system stronger and help you build protection to some dangerous infections.

This guide explains the vaccinations that are given to young people in school years 7 to 11 (ages 11 to 16) and why they are needed.

Flu

Age 11 to 16 (school years 7 to 11). It is given every year.

The flu vaccine is also offered to lots of other children.

Flu is a virus that can lead to serious illnesses and death. There are flu outbreaks most winters and the virus is constantly changing. Each year, flu vaccines are changed to match the flu viruses which are going around that year, so that people get the best protection from flu.

Most young people will be offered the flu vaccine in school, as a nasal spray.

Flu vaccinations are only given between September and March each autumn or winter.

For more information about flu vaccination, visit: phw.nhs.wales/fluvaccine

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Age 12 to 13
(school year 8)

HPV vaccination is important to prevent a range of cancers later in life, including cervical cancer and head and neck cancers. Getting the vaccine protects against future risks.

Young people will be offered the HPV vaccine in school.

In the past, the HPV vaccine has been offered as two doses. Expert evidence now shows one dose provides young people with the same level of protection as the previous two doses. From September 2023, the HPV vaccine will be offered as one dose to all girls and boys.

If your child missed their HPV vaccination at school, they can still have it up to their 25th birthday.

For more information about HPV vaccination, visit: phw.nhs.wales/HPVvaccine

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio (3-in-1 teenage booster)

Age 13 to 14
(school year 9)

The 3-in-1 teenage booster vaccination helps to boost protection against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Children are offered four doses of vaccine to protect against these diseases before they are four years old. The teenage booster is the fifth dose, which will give most people lifelong protection.

Tetanus and diphtheria are serious diseases that can damage the heart and nervous system. Polio is a virus that attacks the nervous system and can cause permanent paralysis of muscles. In severe cases, tetanus and polio can kill.

In most areas in Wales, your child will have the 3-in-1 teenage booster in school. In a few areas where the vaccine is not given in school, you will be invited to have it at your GP surgery.

For more information about the 3-in-1 booster, visit: phw.nhs.wales/3in1vaccine

Meningitis and Septicaemia (MenACWY)

Age 13 to 14
(school year 9)

The MenACWY vaccine provides good protection against serious infections caused by meningococcal (Men) A, C, W and Y diseases.

Meningococcal disease usually occurs as meningitis or septicaemia (blood poisoning). Most people make a full recovery, but some infections are particularly severe. They can be fatal and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

The MenACWY vaccine is offered at the same time as the 3-in-1 teenage booster.

In most areas in Wales, children have the vaccination in school. In a few areas, they will be invited to have it at their GP surgery.

If your child missed their MenACWY vaccination at school, they can still have the vaccine up to their 25th birthday.

For more information about MenACWY vaccination, visit:
phw.nhs.wales/MenACWYvaccine

Anything else I should know?

Each time vaccinations are offered in school, you will be sent a consent form to sign, giving permission for your child to have the vaccination. Young people who fully understand what is involved are also legally able to make an informed decision to give their consent.

Children and young people who are not in school or who are educated at home can have all of the vaccines in the table above from their GP surgery when they are due.

It's a good idea to check that all other childhood immunisations are up to date, including MMR (measles, mumps and rubella).

Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious diseases that can easily spread between people who are not vaccinated. These diseases can have serious, potentially fatal medical complications, including meningitis, encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and hearing loss. Your child needs 2 doses of the MMR vaccine for them to be protected against these diseases. You can check their red book or contact your GP surgery to see if their vaccinations are up to date. Your child may be offered missed MMR vaccines at school, but if not they can have them at their GP surgery.

For more information about MMR vaccination, visit phw.nhs.wales/MMRvaccine

All young people have been offered COVID-19 vaccinations. Young people with health conditions that put them at greater risk from COVID-19 have been offered booster doses too. For more information about COVID-19 vaccination, visit phw.nhs.wales/covidvaccine

Where can I get more information?

If you have any questions or want more information, you can visit 111.wales.nhs.uk, talk to your doctor, the school nurse or the practice nurse at your GP surgery, or call NHS 111 Wales.

You can find out more information on vaccines offered in Wales at phw.nhs.wales/vaccines

A schedule showing which vaccinations are routinely offered in Wales is available from: phw.nhs.wales/CompleteSchedule

You can find out how the NHS uses your information at 111.wales.nhs.uk/AboutUs/Yourinformation

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