Pembrokeshire Assembly Member Paul Davies is embracing the campaign to ‘Beat Flu’ and is encouraging people to have the flu jab, particular those in the ‘at risk groups’ who receive their vaccination free to help avoid flu and the potential serious implications. The key messages are to ‘Catch It’ by always coughing or sneezing into a tissue. ‘Bin It’ by disposing of the tissue as soon as possible. ‘Kill it’ by cleaning your hands as soon as you can. Avoid contact with others until you feel better, and to keep hard surfaces clean.

Mr Davies said “Many people contracted flu last year in Wales, with particular outbreaks in care homes and hospitals. In light of the fact that flu can be fatal, it is imperative that information is shared with as many people as possible to reinforce the importance of the vaccination.

It was disappointing to learn that under 50% of people at clinical risk took up the offer of the flu vaccination last year, and this figure must increase this year. I will be doing all that I can to encourage people in Pembrokeshire and indeed, right across Wales to take up this vaccination as soon as possible.”