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., L+ P8 L+ X0 f6 n- R
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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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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. v' P5 z, h- d; C2 J
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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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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1240812233855?p=1240812233855
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Linda Callaghan5 _" N6 M% x( l& ~# k
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