Swine flu: latest advice and information
As you may be aware from media reports, the number of cases of swine flu in the Greater Manchester area and across the UK is increasing.
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As a result, the Health Protection Agency is now advising a move from the previous strategy of containment to one of presuming a diagnosis and providing anti-viral treatment depending on the symptoms.2 r' y+ B+ H# M! u. w
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In line with this National Guidance, we are advising all colleagues - including those of you who suspect you may have come into contact with somebody with presumed swine flu - to continue as normal and come into work unless you develop symptoms, in which case you should remain at home and contact your General Practitioner.
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8 K' d2 k' v' u4 D- q6 fIf receiving anti-viral treatment, you will no longer be infectious if you have been on medication for five days and your symptoms have resolved.6 Z, R }+ r" H, V5 D+ M
4 J' V4 \# |- T uFor further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:* ?7 v' l3 K" ?+ w4 S7 S
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Communications, Media and Public Relations
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