Swine Flu
What is Swine Flu?
Swine influenza is a disease found in pigs.
The virus that can be transitted to humans, is generally referred
to as ‘swine flu’.
Symptoms of Swine Flu
The symptoms of swine flu are very similar to ordinary flu. They
may however be more severe and can cause more serious
complications.
Typical Symptoms
Typical symptoms of Swine Flu include:
- sudden fever and
- sudden cough
Other Symptoms
Other symptoms of Swine Flu can include:
- aching muscles
- chills
- diarrhoea or stomach upset
- headaches
- limb or joint pain
- loss of appetite
- runny nose
- sore throat
- sneezing
- tiredness
Protection against Swine Flu:
Swine flu, like seasonal flu, is easily spread.
By taking a few simple steps you can help to reduce the risk of
getting swine flu and to stop the virus spreading.
To reduce the risk of catching or spreading the virus you
should:
- cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, using a
tissue
- throw the tissue away quickly and carefully
- wash your hands regularly with soap and water
- clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls)
frequently with a normal cleaning product
More Information:
For more information and regular updates on the Swine Flu
pandemic, please see the Directgov,
Health Protection Agency and
NHS websites.
There is also a freephone number to ring for further
information: 08001 513513.
