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.- q3 c6 I/ P' I5 S
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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.6 s6 S! G! o+ G9 B
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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:4 v% S4 I0 b" ?
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Linda Callaghan8 t( t' l, L* C) J0 G4 m
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Communications, Media and Public Relations, H- m7 [- B! _9 i- P
The University of Manchester
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