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.# H: S; Z. N% U7 D7 T( ]
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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.
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, P9 j- P: ~: x; BIf receiving anti-viral treatment, you will no longer be infectious if you have been on medication for five days and your symptoms have resolved.0 |- O8 |( N4 |7 i# l8 I* ~4 H
7 e% _9 ^" r/ j* D& d) Q6 V2 RFor 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=1240812233855# o! a; x) n/ k+ U z* p
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Linda Callaghan/ \- s% [6 V6 p" w9 V4 {2 A0 E2 X
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