Swine Influenza
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has provided the following information:
Swine flu is a respiratory illness caused by the type A flu (H1N1) virus. Transmission of this virus is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. The infection can be effectively treated with antiviral medication. Most reported cases in the UK have been mild and people have recovered fully after treatment. Swine flu is no longer classified as a pandemic but the H1N1 swine flu virus continues to circulate as part of seasonal flu.
More Information
- |HPA pandemic information
- |NHS - swine flu information
- |NHS - Swine flu information leaflet
- |NHS - guide to washing hands
- |HSE - workplace guidance
- |HPA - Pandemic Swine Flu, what is the impact for my business?
- |Faith Community guidance
NHS Advice:
CATCH IT - Germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze.
BIN IT - Germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.
KILL IT - Hands can transfer germs to every surface you touch. Clean your hands as soon as you can.
