Information about the National Pandemic Flu service
The National Pandemic Flu Service was launched in England, in
July last year, to provide
assessment and treatment for people suffering from swine flu.
With the number of swine flu cases now falling, the service will
stop offering
assessments at 1am on 11th February 2010.
If, after this time, 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 vaccination.
The symptoms of swine flu are a fever or a high temperature
(over 38ºC/100.4ºF) and
two of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness, headache, runny
nose, sore throat,
shortness of breath or cough, loss of appetite, aching muscles,
diarrhoea or vomiting.
For up to date information visit Direct.gov.uk/swine
flu or call the Swine Flu Information
Line on 0800 1 513 513.