Cyncoed Pharmacy

16/05/2026

⚠️ Meningitis B Vaccine Update ⚠️

Following the recent tragic news of a student death and confirmed meningitis cases linked to the Reading/Oxfordshire area, awareness around meningococcal infection has understandably increased.

Meningitis B can be a serious infection and can progress rapidly. Early symptoms can often resemble flu-like illness, making awareness and early recognition especially important.

Young people, students and those living in shared accommodation may be at increased risk. For symptoms and advice, visit the NHS website:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

The Meningitis B vaccination is now available at Cyncoed Pharmacy for eligible private appointments.

➡️ To book an appointment, visit: www.cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now

Meningitis can become very serious if not treated quickly. If you are concerned about symptoms, please seek urgent medical advice.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

02/05/2026

Protect yourself and your family with a range of vaccinations at Cyncoed Pharmacy.

COVID, Meningitis B, Chickenpox, Shingles & Travel vaccines available now!

Book online today:
www.cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now

Vaccination saves lives. 💉

It’s one of the most important things we can do to protect ourselves, our children and our communities from serious illness.

Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives. And every year, they prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide.

A simple action that makes a real difference. 🌍

30/04/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Opening Hours Reminder ☀️

Please note that we will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

To avoid any disruption to your medication, please ensure you collect any pre-ordered prescriptions needed before the weekend.

You can continue to order your prescriptions via our voicemail system on 02920752150 or by email at [email protected].

We hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend!

17/04/2026

🛡️ Now Available: Meningitis B Vaccination Service 🛡️

We’re pleased to now offer the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine in Cyncoed Pharmacy, helping protect against a serious and potentially life-threatening infection.

✔️ Available for ages 10+
✔️ Quick and convenient appointments
✔️ Accessible, professional healthcare in your local pharmacy

Available from Tuesday 21st April.

📅 Book your appointment today and stay protected!
www.cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now

26/03/2026

🐣 Easter Opening Hours Reminder 🐣

Please note that we will be closed from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

To avoid any disruption to your medication, please ensure you request your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time so they are ready before the closure.

You can order your prescriptions via our voicemail system on 02920752150 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a lovely Easter!🌷

25/03/2026

🌟 Common Ailment Service appointments available at Cyncoed Pharmacy 🌟

www.cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now

Your local community pharmacy does so much more than prescriptions.

Community pharmacies across Wales offer a Common Ailments Service which enables pharmacists to provide advice and treatment for 27 common conditions, free of charge without the need to see your GP, including:

Acne vulgaris
Allergic rhinitis
Athlete’s foot
Back pain
Chickenpox (in children under 14 years of age)
Cold sores
Colic (infantile)
Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dry eye disease
Dry skin including dermatitis and atopic eczema
Dyspepsia
Haemorrhoids
Head lice
Ingrowing toenail
Mouth ulcers
Nappy rash
Oral thrush
Ringworm
Scabies
Sore throat
Teething
Threadworms
Urinary tract infection
Vulvovaginal thrush
Warts and verrucae

Get seen by the right person, in the right place, first time. 💙

18/03/2026

⚠️ Meningitis B Vaccine Update ⚠️

We would like to inform our patients that we currently do not have availability of the Meningitis B vaccine. At present, available stock is being prioritised for specific groups in line with national guidance.

We understand there has been increased concern following recent cases in the UK and appreciate how important timely vaccination is. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share updates on our social media if availability changes.

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. For symptoms and advice, visit the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

If you are concerned about symptoms, please seek urgent medical advice.

Thank you for your understanding.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

25/02/2026

Chickenpox vaccination.

The NHS has recently introduced a combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine into the childhood vaccination programme.

We are seeing increased interest from parents wanting to get their child vaccinated when they have fallen outside of the qualifying age or are older and have not had chickenpox infection.

Booking is easy using the link below.

https://cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now/

The course is two vaccinations at least one month apart.

07/01/2026

🦠 It’s not too late to protect yourself against flu 🦠

If you haven’t had your flu vaccination yet, there’s still time! Getting vaccinated now provides crucial protection for the rest of the flu season and helps reduce the spread to vulnerable people around you.

Flu is more than just a bad cold. Symptoms can include:
• High temperature
• Severe aches and pains
• Extreme tiredness and weakness
• Headaches and chills
• Cough and sore throat

For vulnerable groups including older adults, those with long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and young children - flu can lead to serious complications, hospitalisation, and in some cases, life-threatening illness.

📍 Flu vaccinations available at Cyncoed Pharmacy
• Book online at a time that suits you
www.cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now
• Walk-in service available this Thursday 8th & Friday 9th January

Protect yourself. Protect others. Get your flu jab today.

02/01/2026

Cyncoed Pharmacy has for a number of years offered a private Chicken Pox vaccine service.

Finally from today in the UK, children over 12 months will be given a chicken pox vaccine as part of the MMR vaccine NHS service.

There will be a catch up programme for children up to the age of 6.

If you have a child over 6 (who has not had chicken pox) you may wish to consider a private vaccination. This is also the case for parents with a child between 1 Year & 6 Years who don’t want to wait for ‘catch up’ which may be a number of years away.

Book using the link below if you wish to book a Chicken Pox vaccine for your children.

https://cyncoedpharmacy.co.uk/book-now/

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0rnqj52y5o

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.