Protect Yourself Against Swine Flu
The National Pandemic Flu Service was launched in July last
year to provide
assessment and treatment for people suffering from swine flu.
If you think you have swine flu symptoms, you should stay at
home and contact your GP who will be able to assess you and
authorise antivirals if you need them.
Your GP will also be able to advise you on any vaccination that may
be available.
It must be stressed that, for the vast majority of people, swine flu was mild. Some people found that they got better by staying in bed, drinking plenty of water and taking over the counter flu medication.
it is important to be able to recognise the symptoms of Swine Flu. People who have any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 38° C and above or feels hot may have swine flu.
As swine flu spreads, it is important to be able to recognise its symptoms. People who have any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 38° C and above or feels hot may have swine flu.
The typical symptoms are:
- sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38C/100.4F or above) and a
- sudden cough
Other symptoms may include:
- headache
- tiredness
- chills
- aching muscles
- limb or joint pain
- diarrhoea or stomach upset
- sore throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- loss of appetite
CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible
- Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
- Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people
- Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product
- Making sure your children follow this advice