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YouGov_logoMAE SWYDDOGION iechyd blaenllaw yng Nghymru wedi gwneud galwad frys ar rieni plant dwy, tair a phedair oed i drefnu fod eu plant yn cael eu brechu rhag ffl iw, gan mai un o bob pump yn unig o’r rhai sy’n gymwys sydd wedi cael eu brechu hyd yn hyn. Mae rhai rhieni’n credu nad yw ffl iw yn cael effaith ddifrifol ar eu plant. Fodd bynnag, mae ffi gyrau a gasglwyd gan Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn dangos, y llynedd, y cafodd cymaint o blant ag o oedolion eu derbyn i’r ysbyty ac unedau gofal dwys.

Cafodd cyfanswm o 42 o blant dan 15 oed eu derbyn i’r ysbyty yng Nghymru dros y gaeaf y llynedd, ac roedd chwech ohonynt wedi gorfod cael gofal dwys. Ar gyfer unigolion 15 oed a throsodd cafodd 42 eu derbyn ac roedd angen gofal dwys ar chwech ohonynt. Dros y gaeaf y llynedd lefelau isel yn unig o ffl iw fu’n cylchredeg yn y gymuned. Mae rhaglen imiwneiddio rhag ffl iw eleni yn cynnig chwistrell trwyn syml i ddiogelu plant ifanc ond nid yw ond yn effeithiol cyn i’r salwch daro. Mae’r brechlyn rhad ac am ddim ar gael gan eich meddyg teulu ar hyn o bryd, ond mae dyddiad dod i ben yr holl stoc ar ddechrau Ionawr – sy’n golygu fod amser yn mynd yn brin i ddiogelu eich plentyn.

Yn ôl yr ystadegau diweddaraf, dim ond un o bob pump o’r 97,655 plentyn dwy, tair a phedair oed sy’n gymwys gafodd eu himiwneiddio hyd yn hyn yng Nghymru – cwta 22%.* Mae Dr Zed Sibanda, paediatregydd ymgynghorol yn Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg yn esbonio pam mae hyn yn bryder: “Bydd y brechlyn ffl iw chwistrell trwyn ar gyfer plant dwy i bedair oed yn dechrau dod i ben ynghanol Rhagfyr, felly dylai rhieni sydd heb drefnu i’w plant gael eu brechu eto weithredu yn syth.

Mae plant dwy, tair a phedair oed yn wynebu risg arbennig o ddatblygu cymhlethdodau difrifol ffl iw am nifer o resymau. Un ohonynt yw nad yw eu systemau imiwnedd wedi datblygu’n llawn eto, sy’n golygu na allant ymladd ffl iw cystal â phlant hŷn ac oedolion.” I’r rhan fwyaf o blant iach, mae ffl iw fel arfer yn golygu ychydig ddyddiau difl as gartref yn y gwely, ond dylai rhieni gofi o y gall ffl iw arwain weithiau at gymhlethdodau difrifol, yn enwedig felly i blant ifanc neu bobl a chanddynt broblemau iechyd hirdymor, fel asthma, ac i grwpiau felly gall beryglu eu bywydau.

Fel yr esbonia Dr Sibanda: “Nid yw plant ifanc yn gallu deall ac esbonio os ydynt yn dechrau cael symptomau tebyg i ffl iw – sy’n golygu efallai na wneir diagnosis ffl iw tan yn gymharol hwyr o gymharu ag oedolyn fyddai’n gallu asesu eu hiechyd eu hunain yn rhwyddach. “Golyga hynny fod y plentyn yn fwy tebygol o ddatblygu cymhlethdodau posib ac o ddioddef yn ddiangen. Ond gellir rhwystro hyn oll trwy un daith syml at y meddyg teulu i gael y brechiad chwistrell trwyn.”

Mae Dr Richard Roberts, Pennaeth Rhaglen Heintiau y Gellir eu Hatal trwy Frechlyn yn Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, hefyd yn annog pob rhiant i fynd â’u plant dwy i bedair oed at y meddyg teulu cyn gynted â phosib: “Cynigir y brechiad ar ffurf chwistrell trwyn ar gyfer y rhan fwyaf o blant, sy’n golygu nad oes unrhyw bigiadau. Mae’n gyfl ym, syml ac yn gwbl ddi boen: “Hyd yn oed os yw trwyn plentyn yn rhedeg neu os yw’n tisian yn syth ar ôl cael y chwistrell, fe fyddant wedi’u diogelu o hyd.”

Hon yw’r fl wyddyn gyntaf i blant pedair oed gael eu cynnwys yn yr ymgyrch brechu rhag ffl iw dymhorol rad ac am ddim, wedi i blant dwy a thair oed gael eu cyfl wyno y llynedd. Mae hyn yn rhan o raglen fl ynyddol, a’r disgwyl ar ôl ei chyfl wyno’n llawn yw y bydd pob plentyn dwy i un ar bymtheg oed yn cael cynnig y brechlyn bob hydref. Mae hyn ar ben y grwpiau cymwys eraill fel pobl 65 oed a throsodd, pobl mewn grwpiau ‘risg’ o chwe mis ymlaen a chanddynt gyfl yrau iechyd hirdymor, a phob menyw feichiog.

Bob blwyddyn mae’r brechlyn rhag ffl iw yn cael ei newid er mwyn ymateb i unrhyw fathau newydd o’r fi rws ffl iw sy’n cylchredeg. Caiff fi rws y ffl iw ei wasgaru trwy ddiferion sy’n cael eu chwistrellu i’r awyr pan mae person sydd wedi’i heintio yn pesychu neu’n tisian. Mae cyswllt uniongyrchol â dwylo neu arwynebau a heintiwyd hefyd yn gallu gwasgaru’r haint. Gall ledu’n gyfl ym iawn, yn enwedig felly mewn cymunedau caeedig fel ysbytai, cartrefi preswyl ac, wrth gwrs, grwpiau chwarae.

Mae’r rhaglen brechiadau ffl iw fl ynyddol yn ceisio sicrhau bod pawb sydd ei angen yn cael amddiffyniad am ddim bob blwyddyn rhag y ffl iw. Y rheswm yw diogelu unigolion bregus a phobl sy’n wynebu’r risg mwyaf o ddioddef cymhlethdodau difrifol ffl iw. Bob blwyddyn, mae’r pigiad ffl iw ar gael yn rhad ac am ddim i’r grwpiau hyn trwy feddygon teulu a rhai fferyllfeydd cymunedol, ac mae’r rhan fwyaf o blant cymwys yn cael brechlyn chwistrell trwyn gan eu meddyg teulu neu yn yr ysgol os ydynt ym mlwyddyn 7.

 

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Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club to hold next time trial event

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MEMBERS of Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club are being encouraged to take part in the club’s next Time Trial Series event.

The 20km bike time trial will take place at Herbrandston, next to the old school, on Sunday, May 17, starting at 8:15am.

The club says the event is open to members of all abilities, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, or simply looking to take part in a friendly club event.

Those wishing to enter are asked to book their place through the Connect My Club app.

Parking at the start is limited, so members are being encouraged to car share where possible or allow extra time before the event.

 

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S4C secures exclusive Barbarians v Wales double-header

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S4C will broadcast a live rugby double-header from Twickenham this summer, with Wales taking on the Barbarians in both men’s and women’s fixtures.

The matches will be shown live and exclusively on Friday, June 27, with the men’s game kicking off at 2:00pm and the women’s match following at 5:00pm.

Both fixtures will be available across S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and S4C Chwaraeon’s YouTube channel, with Welsh and English-language commentary.

Sarra Elgan will present the coverage, with Lauren Salter reporting pitchside.

Gareth Charles will commentate on the men’s match, with analysis from Ken Owens and Elinor Snowsill. Siwan Lillicrap will also join the team for the women’s fixture, with further members of the broadcast line-up to be announced.

Tomos Grace, WRU Chief Commercial Officer said: “We’re delighted that S4C will bring coverage of Barbarians v Wales at Twickenham to supporters across the country and beyond.

“This fixture is always a celebration of rugby’s spirit and tradition, and it’s fantastic that fans will be able to enjoy it free-to-air, with comprehensive Welsh-language coverage at its heart alongside English provision, which is hugely important for the game in Wales.

“We look forward to what promises to be a memorable summer occasion for Welsh rugby.”

Sue Butler, Head of Sports at S4C, said the broadcaster was pleased to have secured exclusive rights to the event.

She said: “We are delighted to have secured the exclusive broadcast rights to this double-header, bringing Wales together with the Barbarians for a special day of summer rugby.

“These fixtures promise a great Wales day out, and we’re pleased that S4C’s coverage will be available across all platforms.

“This agreement underlines S4C’s commitment to delivering premium live sport exclusively to audiences across Wales and the UK, in both Welsh and English, and to showcasing the very best of international rugby on a global stage.”

John Spencer, President of Barbarian F.C., said: “Barbarian F.C. and Wales have an intertwined history, with supporters of both teams enjoying the spirit and values of the game.

“This summer’s double-header against Wales is a hugely exciting fixture and the announcement that the matches will be on S4C, on free-to-air TV, broadcast by a national broadcaster, with huge rugby experience, is really important.

“We want to showcase the very best of rugby and having the fixtures on S4C will allow us to reach a large audience for what will be a great day of rugby.”

Fans will also be able to attend the double-header at Twickenham, with tickets available through Ticketmaster and England Rugby.

The coverage will be produced by Whisper Cymru.

 

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Merlins Bridge U14s girls celebrate league title success

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YOUNG footballers from across Pembrokeshire are celebrating after Merlins Bridge U14s Girls secured the league title in the West Wales Women and Girls League.

The team confirmed their place at the top of the table after an away victory against Carmarthen Stars, capping a memorable season for the squad.

Title-winning season

The achievement follows the club’s decision to enter the West Wales Women and Girls League at U14 level, giving the players the chance to test themselves against teams from across the region.

Coach Jan Bojanowski said the success was a proud moment for the players, families and club.

The squad is made up of girls from across Pembrokeshire, who have shown commitment throughout the season and continued to develop as a team.

Growing girls’ football

Merlins Bridge AFC said the title win reflects the strength of girls’ football in Pembrokeshire and the increasing opportunities now available for young female players.

The team’s success is also a boost for grassroots football locally, with more girls taking part and representing their clubs in competitive leagues across West Wales.

The players celebrated with trophies and the league cup after completing their title-winning campaign.

Champions: Merlins Bridge U14s Girls celebrate their West Wales Women and Girls League title success (Pic: Supplied).

 

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