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Advice for people with flu like symptons
Anyone with flu like symptoms should:
- Stay at home
- Contact your GP
- Contact NHS Direct for further advice
Good basic hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including swine flu. This includes:
CATCH IT - Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Always cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
BIN IT - Germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.
KILL IT - Hands transfer germs to everything you touch. Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully. Wash you hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of germs. Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
Useful sources of information:
National Pandemic Flu Service website
Department of Health's Swine Flu information leaflet
World Health Organisation Frequently Asked Questions
Daily World Health Organisation updates
Swine Flu Videos
NHS South West Swine Flu Vaccination Programme
Swine Flu in Devon - Collecting Your Antivirals
Swine Flu in Devon : What to do out of normal working hours
What it feels like to have swine flu
