| Swine
Flu Prevention And Treatment |
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
