Rise in cases of flu across our hospital sites

24 December 2024

We are seeing an increase in flu both in the community and across our hospital sites, which is resulting in several ward closures across University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough.

Intelligence from Public Health Wales is indicating that flu is likely to peak within the next 10 days, and we are implementing further infection, prevention and control measures to help keep patients, colleagues and visitors safe.

We are advising anyone who has been unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms to avoid visiting any of our hospital sites so we can reduce the risk of further incidents and outbreaks.

Patients at health care sites will be asked to wear a mask in all waiting areas. Patients within wards will also be asked to wear a mask if they are away from their bed spaces. Colleagues will also be required to wear a mask in all clinical areas. 

The best protection against seasonal viruses are the flu and COVID-19 vaccines which are available free of charge to eligible groups including older people, those with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women.

All eligible people will be invited to receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at either their GP practice, local pharmacy or nearest community vaccination clinic. Please attend these appointments when they’re offered to you.  

For more information on Cardiff and Vale UHB’s Winter Respiratory Vaccination Programme (WRVP) please visit the Health Board website.