Vaccination Centres

Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre

Olympian Drive, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 0JS

Overview

Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre is a dedicated vaccination facility located in Grangetown, Cardiff. Situated on Olympian Drive, this centre provides essential immunisation services to the local community and surrounding areas. The centre was established to deliver vaccination programmes efficiently and at scale, supporting public health initiatives across Cardiff and Wales.

The centre offers a range of vaccination services including routine childhood immunisations, adult vaccines, and seasonal flu programmes. It serves patients of all ages and plays an important role in maintaining community immunity levels against preventable diseases. The facility is designed to handle high volumes of patients, with organised appointment systems to ensure smooth service delivery.

Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre operates as part of the broader NHS vaccination programme in Wales. The centre is staffed by trained healthcare professionals including nurses and medical staff qualified to administer vaccines safely and provide appropriate health advice to patients and parents. The facility maintains strict infection control standards and record-keeping procedures in line with NHS guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre in Cardiff provides vaccinations as part of the NHS immunisation programme. Available vaccines may include COVID-19 boosters, seasonal flu vaccine, childhood immunisations, shingles vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and travel vaccinations. Availability depends on current NHS programmes and eligibility. Contact the service for the latest information.
Most vaccinations at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre require an appointment. You can book through the NHS website, the NHS App, or by calling the service. Some sessions may accept walk-ins for certain vaccinations. Check the NHS website or contact Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre for current booking options and walk-in availability.
All NHS vaccinations at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre are free of charge. This includes routine childhood immunisations, flu vaccines for eligible groups, COVID-19 vaccinations, shingles and pneumococcal vaccines, and most travel vaccines. Some travel vaccines are not available on the NHS and may incur a charge — the team at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre will advise.
Yes, Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre is accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties. Contact the service if you have specific accessibility needs so staff can make arrangements for your visit. All NHS vaccination centres are required to be accessible.
Yes, certain vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy and are safely given at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre. The flu vaccine is recommended at any stage of pregnancy. The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine is recommended between 16-32 weeks. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for pregnant women. Some vaccines (live vaccines such as MMR) should not be given during pregnancy. Staff at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre will advise based on your individual circumstances.
COVID-19 booster eligibility is set by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and changes over time. Currently, seasonal boosters are typically offered to those aged 65 and over, care home residents, immunosuppressed individuals, and frontline health and social care workers. Check the NHS website or contact the service for current eligibility and booking at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre.
The free NHS flu vaccine at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre is available for people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children aged 2-3 and school-age children, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological conditions), people who are immunosuppressed, carers, frontline health and social care workers, and household contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
Common side effects after vaccination are mild and short-lived. They may include soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, feeling tired, headache, mild fever, and aching muscles. These usually resolve within 1-2 days. Serious side effects are very rare. If you experience a severe reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, rapid heartbeat), seek immediate medical attention. You will be asked to wait 15 minutes after vaccination at Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre for observation.
Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre may offer some travel vaccinations. NHS-funded travel vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, and diphtheria/tetanus/polio boosters. Other vaccines such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and meningitis ACWY may require a specialist travel clinic and may incur charges. Book at least 6-8 weeks before travel. Contact the service to check availability.
The NHS childhood vaccination schedule begins at 8 weeks of age and includes vaccines at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, 1 year, 3 years 4 months (pre-school booster), and 12-14 years. Vaccines protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcal disease, and HPV. Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre can provide catch-up vaccinations if your child has missed any.
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Address
Olympian Drive, Grangetown
Cardiff, Cardiff
CF11 0JS
Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
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