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.' o- ]6 S/ Q/ d) i* Q& h+ C( o
6 I. H; [. S' f: _% [) J: pAs 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.! M( V% _- K2 Z7 p3 } D5 y# [
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In 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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If 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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! [* H" F+ h( t9 B _1 IFor further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1240812233855?p=12408122338555 q# P+ ]; E8 n. k: T% [
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Linda Callaghan6 g; y c+ [" \4 E
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Communications, Media and Public Relations
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