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.$ i& ]0 K: H9 G2 Z8 B" E( X
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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.5 Q: _! L w9 ^) J
0 I9 x/ ], [6 ^If receiving anti-viral treatment, you will no longer be infectious if you have been on medication for five days and your symptoms have resolved.; D' }! J- z1 U N3 W) i% z
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For further updated information/advice and local contact details for the new National Flu Service, please visit the HPA website:
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