Swine flu: latest advice and information
As you may be aware from media reports, the number of cases of swine flu in the Greater Manchester area and across the UK is increasing.8 M- v i: }7 G" L5 N* `
+ d6 ?, L/ `' J; cAs a result, the Health Protection Agency is now advising a move from the previous strategy of containment to one of presuming a diagnosis and providing anti-viral treatment depending on the symptoms.
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2 z3 A6 R3 Y; T- _0 N/ ^/ RIn line with this National Guidance, we are advising all colleagues - including those of you who suspect you may have come into contact with somebody with presumed swine flu - to continue as normal and come into work unless you develop symptoms, in which case you should remain at home and contact your General Practitioner.
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+ g8 u& h$ _% E8 S1 m! L. UIf receiving anti-viral treatment, you will no longer be infectious if you have been on medication for five days and your symptoms have resolved.
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+ e2 C6 H* C8 @) GFor further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:
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! @1 A; m! t. L) nLinda Callaghan
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Communications, Media and Public Relations
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