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Annwyl Katon Bouzalakos

Nodyn cydnabod safonol yw hwn i gadarnhau bod eich gohebiaeth wedi’i
dderbyn gan Lywodraeth Cymru ddyddiedig 15/12/2022, eich cyfeirnod . Ein
cyfeirnod ar gyfer yr ohebiaeth hon yw TO/EM/00093/23

Rydym yn anelu at ymateb cyn pen 17 diwrnod gwaith o'r dyddiad y bydd yn
cyrraedd Llywodraeth Cymru. Mae hyn yn golygu y dylech gael ymateb
cyn 02/02/2023. Byddwn yn ymateb trwy e-bost ond ddim o’r cyfeiriad e-bost
hwn o bosibl – felly gwiriwch eich ffolder post sothach.

Sylwer, os ydych wedi ysgrifennu at fwy nag un Gweinidog, byddwch yn
derbyn un ymateb yn unig ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru. Ni fyddwch yn derbyn
ymatebion ychwanegol.

Rydym yn sganio gohebiaeth bapur ac yn cadw’r copi electronig yn unig am y
cyfnod a bennir yn ein hysbysiad preifatrwydd. Rydym yn cadw’r copi caled
gwreiddiol o’r ohebiaeth am uchafswm o 3 mis ar ôl inni ateb. Os ydych yn
dymuno i unrhyw ran o’ch gohebiaeth wreiddiol gael ei dychwelyd, rhaid
ichi roi gwybod inni ar unwaith ar ôl cael yr e-bost hwn.
 
Os yw’r ohebiaeth yn rhan o ymgyrch wedi’i threfnu, efallai y byddwn yn
ymateb i’r trefnydd yn unig, ac nid ichi yn uniongyrchol.
 
I gael gwybodaeth am sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn prosesu gohebiaeth i’r
Gweinidogion, cliciwch ar y ddolen hon:
[1]https://llyw.cymru/ysgrifennu-weinidogion

Gellir dod o hyd i hysbysiad preifatrwydd Llywodraeth Cymru yma
-[2]https://llyw.cymru/hysbysiad-preifatrwyd...

Os ydych am gysylltu â ni eto am unrhyw reswm, mae’r manylion cyswllt i’w
cael yma: [3]https://llyw.cymru/ysgrifennu-weinidogion

Dear Katon Bouzalakos

This is a standard acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your
correspondence to the Welsh Government dated 15/12/2022, your reference .
Our reference for this correspondence is TO/EM/00093/23.

We aim to respond within 17 working days from receipt in the Welsh
Government.  This means you should receive a response before 02/02/2023.
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Sganiwyd y neges hon am bob feirws hysbys wrth iddi adael Llywodraeth
Cymru. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cymryd o ddifrif yr angen i ddiogelu eich
data. Os cysylltwch â Llywodraeth Cymru, mae ein [7]hysbysiad preifatrwydd
yn esbonio sut rydym yn defnyddio eich gwybodaeth a sut rydym yn diogelu
eich preifatrwydd. Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg. Byddwn yn
anfon ateb yn Gymraeg i ohebiaeth a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd
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email was scanned for all known viruses. The Welsh Government takes the
protection of your data seriously. If you contact the Welsh Government
then our [8]Privacy Notice explains how we use your information and the
ways in which we protect your privacy. We welcome receiving correspondence
in Welsh. Any correspondence received in Welsh will be answered in Welsh
and corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay in responding.

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Dear Katon Bouzalakos

Thank you for your correspondence of 15 December of information about
COVID-19 and vaccines.

In Wales, we are led by the latest clinical and scientific evidence and
advice from the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)
and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in
terms of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. All the vaccines being
deployed have been approved as safe for use by the MHRA. Rigorous clinical
trials have been undertaken to understand the immune response, safety
profile and efficacy of these vaccines as part of the regulatory process.
The vaccinations given already are helping to save lives and ease pressure
on the NHS by reducing the severity of COVID should people contract it.
The MHRA continually monitors safety during the widespread use of any
vaccine to ensure these are performing as expected, to identify any new
side effects that may arise, and to ensure the benefits continue to
outweigh the risks. Side effects can be reported directly via the
Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site on the MHRA website. The
ingredients of all COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the UK can also
be found on the MHRA website.
 
Vaccines have both direct effects benefiting those who are vaccinated and
indirect effects benefiting the wider population.  Following scientific
and medical advice, our policy reflects the fact that vaccines are
effective in reducing infection risk after being exposed and are likely to
reduce the ability to transmit the infection to others.  Further
information on Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation, mortality
and onward transmission can be found via the attached link:
[1]https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

It should also be noted the vaccine is not mandatory and it is your right
not to get vaccinated if you do want to. Patient leaflets and information
are available to people prior to vaccination so individuals can make an
informed decision.

I hope this information is helpful.

Kind regards,

The Vaccination Policy Team

Sganiwyd y neges hon am bob feirws hysbys wrth iddi adael Llywodraeth
Cymru. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cymryd o ddifrif yr angen i ddiogelu eich
data. Os cysylltwch â Llywodraeth Cymru, mae ein [2]hysbysiad preifatrwydd
yn esbonio sut rydym yn defnyddio eich gwybodaeth a sut rydym yn diogelu
eich preifatrwydd. Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg. Byddwn yn
anfon ateb yn Gymraeg i ohebiaeth a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd
gohebu yn Gymraeg yn arwain at oedi. On leaving the Welsh Government this
email was scanned for all known viruses. The Welsh Government takes the
protection of your data seriously. If you contact the Welsh Government
then our [3]Privacy Notice explains how we use your information and the
ways in which we protect your privacy. We welcome receiving correspondence
in Welsh. Any correspondence received in Welsh will be answered in Welsh
and corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay in responding.

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3. https://gov.wales/about/welsh-government...