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Influenza A (H1N1): Advice and information
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The World Health Organisation and world governments are monitoring the development of swine flu.
Work is on-going to disrupt and slow the spread of the virus. The NHS is advising anyone who is concerned and presenting with flu-like symptoms and who have either a travel related onset of the symptoms or had close contact with a confirmed case to stay at home to contact their local GP or NHS 24 on 0845 4 24 24 24.
Education and schools - public health guidance
Attached is the letter issued to parents/guardians with children attending schools and nurseries. It explains the NHS policy regarding school closures and the issue of Tamiflu to children.
Public Health Letter
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Health information on the virus can be found from:
- NHS 24
- NHS Choices
- Health Protection Scotland
- Scottish Government
- UK Resilience
- World Health Organisation
- Learning Teaching Scotland - Parentzone
Swine flu leaflet (98KB) Swine flu poster (108KB) (You need Adobe Acrobat to view these. Download Acrobat Reader here.)
And you can view a useful multi-media clip titled Catch it, Bin it, Kill it.
Information for businesses can be found from: Information on infection control can also be found from: Information on travelling can be found from:
- The Foreign Office website where you can also search for information by country
- Health Protection Scotland
- Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.
Seasonal flu
You also can access a range of information about seasonal flu at the Scottish Government's website and at the Info Scotland website.
