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Swine Flu advice

 
The number of swine flu cases is falling in the UK. However, it's important that you know how to protect yourself, your family and others.

Check your symptoms

You can check your symptoms online using the 'symptom checker' on the NHS website.

If you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned that you may have swine flu you should stay at home and contact your doctor (GP).

Call your GP directly if:

  • you have a serious underlying illness
  • you are pregnant
  • you have a sick child under one year old
  • your condition suddenly gets much worse
  • your condition is still getting worse after seven days (or five days for a child).

Vaccinations

Vaccinations against swine flu began on 21 October.

People in high-risk groups, such as pregnant women and those most at risk from seasonal flu are being given priority.

Vaccination against swine flu is not compulsory, but people in high-risk groups are being strongly advised to have the vaccination.

Find out more about swine flu vaccinations on the NHS Greenwich website

Further information

An NHS Swine Flu information line is also available on: 0800 1 513 513.

Several versions of the Swine Flu information leaflet are available on the Directgov website for UK citizens and residents whose first language is not English. 

Information on swine flu for people who don't speak or read English is available on the Department of Health's website.

A spoken version is also available for people who have difficulty reading, and a Braille copy is available for the partially sighted.

Health advice for employers and employees on the Health and Safety Executive website.

For up to date information for businesses, visit the Business Link website.

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