Concerned about your health - Contact your doctor
Your local GP will be able to tell you if you have swine flu
over the phone. How does the flu viruses spread If they say
you have swine flu they will give you a voucher number which
your Flu Friend (the person caring for you) can use to pick
up anti-viral drugs from the local collection centre. This may
be a local pharmacy or community centre.
If you are still concerned, you can call:
NHS Direct on 0845 4647 in England
NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 in Scotland
NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647 in Wales
0800 0514 142 in Northern Ireland
How the flu virus spreads
For information on how swine flu is
spread as well as how to prevent it and how it will be treated
visit the 'Swine flu - prevention and treatment'
page by following the link below
Preparation#DADADA
A global pandemic has been declared.
To prepare:
Always carry tissues - catching the germs in a tissue could
help limit the spread of the virus
Know your NHS number (this will be in NHS letters or prescriptions)
Keep up to date with the latest help and advice available through
radio, TV and the internet – follow the links below for
more advice on Directgov
What is the prevention and treatment?
confirm your ‘flu friends’ - these are friends and
neighbours who can help you if you become ill; they could get
your medication or food for you so that you don’t have
to leave the house - this will help stop the virus from spreading.
Check the news about swine
flu.
Have a two-week stock of food and other supplies in case you
and your family are ill.
Prevention
and treatment
To reduce the risk of catching or spreading the virus you should:
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, using
a tissue
Throw the tissue away quickly and carefully
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
Clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls)
frequently with a normal cleaning product
Swine flu, like seasonal flu, is easily spread by the tiny droplets
in a cough or sneeze. By taking a few simple steps you can help
to reduce the risk of getting swine flu and to stop the virus
spreading.
If you think you may have swine flu, find out what you should
do
What is a epidemic
and a pandemic
