Swine Flu information leaflet
Influenza A (H1N1) ‘Swine Flu’
If you wish to find out more about this please look at the
NHS choices web site
If you have symptoms including fever and cough and /or other
symptoms such as muscle pain and sore throat please go to the
NHS direct symptom checker website
NHS
Direct Symptom Checker or ring
NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
If the above services advise contacting your GP please telephone
the Medical Centre.
Do
not
attend the Medical Centre, minor injuries unit or A&E department
without telephoning for medical advice first.
Pharmacists have been advised that if a
patient presents with a prescription for Tamiflu or Relenza, the
patient should be referred back to their doctor as there are
very few supplies of these products in the wholesalers because
it is not the normal influenza season and the supply of this is
controlled through the local Health Protection Units.
Last updated July 2010 |
