Fewer people in most key groups are taking up the latest Covid vaccine compared to earlier phases.
There are still 15,100 people with a weakened immune system who have not taken up an autumn booster in WalesThe total now stands at 1,023,594 boosters given out, according to the latest Public Health Wales figures.
"But we are not fully immune to the virus and we must keep our defences up," she said. "Covid-19 and flu remain a threat, especially to older people and people with other health conditions." But only a third of two and three-year-olds have had a flu vaccine so far, compared to more than 38% at the same point in 2021.
Dr Sir Frank Atherton, chief medical officer for Wales, urged people to take advantage of walk-in appointments - and for those who had not received an appointment to check with their health board.
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