Pandemic (Swine) Flu Update

There are some simple steps that we all can take to reduce the possibility of catching flu or a cold by using good respiratory and hand hygiene.

Always use a tissue when sneezing, dispose carefully of the tissues and wash your hands often.

If you have flu like symptoms stay at home call your GP or NHS direct 0845 46 47 or for more information click the links on the right of this page.

Vaccinations

Because new data from clinical trials are constantly emerging, the dosing instructions and other aspects of the prescribing information is subject to change in the coming months. For this reason, printed Patient Information Leaflets may quickly be out-of-date and may cause confusion.  Therefore we are advising patients and healthcare professionals to download Patient Information Leaflets from the link below.

Swine Flu Vaccines Patient Information

Useful Links

Directgov - the primary government website for essential cross-government swine flu messages.

NHS Choices - the primary public-facing health information and advice service.

The Department of Health - the home of content relating to health and care professionals

Business Link - the home of business-related information.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office - The dedicated Swine Flu page on the FCO website.

The Health & Safety Executive - general guidance for employers and employees to use.

Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) - an overview of the Agency’s preparations and contingency plans for swine flu and a pandemic situation.

Health Protection Agency - advice for the public, healthcare professionals and the media on swine influenza.