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MMR jab plea ahead of Urdd Eisteddfod in Cilwendeg, Pembrokeshire MMR jab plea ahead of Urdd Eisteddfod in Cilwendeg, Pembrokeshire
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Thousands of adults and children planning to attend the Urdd Eisteddfod next month are being urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles.Thousands of adults and children planning to attend the Urdd Eisteddfod next month are being urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles.
Public Health Wales said if people are not immunised the festival in Pembrokeshire could result in the infection being spread throughout Wales.Public Health Wales said if people are not immunised the festival in Pembrokeshire could result in the infection being spread throughout Wales.
The warning comes as the measles epidemic in the Swansea area continues.The warning comes as the measles epidemic in the Swansea area continues.
There 886 cases have been confirmed with latest figures due later Thursday.There 886 cases have been confirmed with latest figures due later Thursday.
With around 15,000 competitors and 100,000 visitors expected to converge for the youth festival, public health officials fear it could result in the infection being spread to other parts of Wales.With around 15,000 competitors and 100,000 visitors expected to converge for the youth festival, public health officials fear it could result in the infection being spread to other parts of Wales.
Of the 886 cases so far in mid and west Wales, 99 have been reported in the Hywel Dda health board area, which includes Pembrokeshire.Of the 886 cases so far in mid and west Wales, 99 have been reported in the Hywel Dda health board area, which includes Pembrokeshire.
"We know that measles is highly contagious - it spreads from person to person very easily," said Dr Rhianwen Stiff, of Public Health Wales (PHW) told BBC Radio Cymru's Post Cyntaf programme."We know that measles is highly contagious - it spreads from person to person very easily," said Dr Rhianwen Stiff, of Public Health Wales (PHW) told BBC Radio Cymru's Post Cyntaf programme.
"What we suggest is that everyone who is going to compete in the Urdd, or will be visiting, has secured with their GP before they go that they have had two MMR jabs," she added."What we suggest is that everyone who is going to compete in the Urdd, or will be visiting, has secured with their GP before they go that they have had two MMR jabs," she added.
The 2013 Urdd Eisteddfod will be held in Cilwendeg, south of Cardigan from 27 May to 1 June.The 2013 Urdd Eisteddfod will be held in Cilwendeg, south of Cardigan from 27 May to 1 June.
Chief executive of the Urdd Efa Gruffudd Jones said organisers were in constant contact with PHW to discuss the best way of advising visitors.Chief executive of the Urdd Efa Gruffudd Jones said organisers were in constant contact with PHW to discuss the best way of advising visitors.
The Urdd website also has a message from PHW warning people about the outbreak and urging everyone to check they are immunised.The Urdd website also has a message from PHW warning people about the outbreak and urging everyone to check they are immunised.
The Urdd Eisteddfod claims to be Europe's largest arts youth festival, with thousands of young people from across Wales visiting the event every year for singing, dancing, performance, art and poetry competitions in the Welsh language.
On Tuesday First Minister Carwyn Jones urged parents to make sure their children have both doses of the MMR vaccine, as his children had.On Tuesday First Minister Carwyn Jones urged parents to make sure their children have both doses of the MMR vaccine, as his children had.
Mr Jones told assembly members the message was getting through about the importance of getting vaccinated.Mr Jones told assembly members the message was getting through about the importance of getting vaccinated.
He said: "People should have their children immunised with both doses of MMR. My children were - I've got no problem in saying that."He said: "People should have their children immunised with both doses of MMR. My children were - I've got no problem in saying that."
Tests are also taking place to establish whether the epidemic has claimed its first victim.Tests are also taking place to establish whether the epidemic has claimed its first victim.
Gareth Colfer-Williams, 25, found dead at his home in Swansea last Thursday, had measles but suffered other health problems including asthma.Gareth Colfer-Williams, 25, found dead at his home in Swansea last Thursday, had measles but suffered other health problems including asthma.
On Monday, as health officials continue to try and increase immunity levels in school pupils, a measles vaccination team targeted 1,700 pupils at 10 schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.On Monday, as health officials continue to try and increase immunity levels in school pupils, a measles vaccination team targeted 1,700 pupils at 10 schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.