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South Wales Programme – Public Consultation Launches
Formal public consultation begins today - Future of consultant-led maternity and neonatal care, inpatient children’s services and emergency medicine (A&E) across South Wales.

Measles vaccinations pass 60,000 as school vaccinations and drop-ins enter final week
Figures from Public Health Wales show that more than 60,000 people have been vaccinated with MMR in Wales since the beginning of March.

MMR drop-in clinic open to all residents of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea
Thursday, 23rd May at Main Outpatients Department, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend. between 6pm-9pm

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***NEW*** Head Lice Symptom Checker
There is now an interactive tool available for people suffering with head lice. you can use the symptom checker to check your symptoms and find out the best treatment for you

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The Room

The Room is the Welsh Ambulance Services website for young people in Wales.