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SWINE FLU H1N1
Health Protection Agency
Swine Flu public health information leaflet
Alert Levels
WHO alert levels
Currently at Level 6, the pandemic phase, (for explanation of
the WHO levels of alert
click here).
UK alert levels-the
UK is currently at level 2.
UK alert level 1: No cases in the UK
UK alert level 2:Virus isolated in the UK
UK alert level 3: Outbreak(s) in the UK
UK alert level 4: Widespread activity across the UK
A joint statement has been prepared by the
National Pharmacy Association, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great
Britain, Pharmaceutical Services Negotiations Committee, Company
Chemists Association and the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists.
Click here to view.
RPSGB
information
General Guidance from NHS Direct
for patients and the public:
1st Visit the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk) for information and FAQs about Swine Flu. There is also an online flu symptom checker on the NHS Direct website (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).
2nd Ring the national Swine Flu Information Line (0800 1 513 513). This provides pre-recorded information about Swine Flu.
3rd Call the NHS Direct telephone service (0845 4647). Callers with flu-like symptoms, who have internet access, will be asked to try our online flu symptom checker first. If necessary, they will be able to request a call back from an advisor. Otherwise callers are asked to hold to speak to someone who can help.
4th Contact your GP over the phone. "
NHS Choices Information about Swine Flu
Swine Flu Q & A
This includes:
key messages, key reading, key actions
Flu symptom checker
Swine flu information leaflets (can be downloaded)
PSNC Flu information