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.
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$ @/ i- g& c! d% z) h7 p/ bAs 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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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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For further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:' M+ p' o$ ]% \6 a2 } E
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- Y7 \( Q2 @4 a$ h" T7 J- QLinda Callaghan
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