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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As 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.8 t1 G) s1 g! j/ @9 B) X% B, t
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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.1 j/ y5 I e5 U5 q
# c$ Q" ?% Q' x1 G$ NFor further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:
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4 ]& x: p" v' f# |& R. qhttp://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1240812233855?p=1240812233855
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% C* p9 i8 @. r6 g% {Linda Callaghan1 B' Q% c. u7 ?0 Y8 {2 m; X
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