News
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Investing in prevention can save lives and strengthen Wales’s future
Urgent action is needed to increase and protect investment in prevention, according to a new Public Health Wales report, which warns that health systems continue to spend too little on […]
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Strong public support in Wales for making healthier food and drink the easier choice
A new survey from Public Health Wales shows strong support among people in Wales for making healthier food and drink the default option – promoting healthier options, while putting less […]
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Flu vaccine prevented over 800 hospital admissions in Wales last winter
Routine flu vaccination is estimated to have prevented more than 800 flu-related hospital admissions in Wales last winter. Public Health Wales estimates that, without vaccination, 50 per cent more people […]
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Report identifies risk factors for young people’s mental health and well-being
Issues such as poor sleep, being bullied, negative body image, friendship difficulties and academic pressure are all linked to worse mental health and well-being among young people in Wales. That’s […]
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More than 3,000 fewer young people in Wales reporting regular vaping, data shows
New data from the Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) Student Health and Well-being Survey shows a significant fall in vaping among children and young people in Wales compared with 2023. […]
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PCB testing for communities living near contaminated land
Public Health Wales supports the Welsh Government’s view that historical contaminated land in Wales should be addressed as a priority and we acknowledge the concerns of local communities affected by […]
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1,000 children vaccinated against Hepatitis A in Barry but there’s still time to protect your child
Public Health Wales is thanking parents and carers in Barry after 1,000 children received a Hepatitis A vaccination as part of the response to the ongoing outbreak – and is […]
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New guide helps organisations tackle digital exclusion
Public Health Wales has published a practical new guide to help organisations better understand and support people who are digitally excluded. The guide, Working with Digitally Excluded Communities: Practical Pathways […]
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RSV vaccine offer extended to higher-risk adults aged 65–74
People aged 65 to 74 who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be offered the RSV vaccine as part of a time-limited […]
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Parents in Barry urged to add hepatitis A vaccination to their back-to-school checklist
Parents and carers of 1 to 5 year olds in Barry are being urged to act now and ensure eligible children receive their hepatitis A vaccination. With a hepatitis A […]