Swine Flu: From Containment to Treatment, but advice remains 'business as usual.'

Hampshire County Council continues to keep a close watch on the Swine Flu situation, along with the National Health Service, the Health Protection Agency and other agencies, following the Government announcement to move to a ‘treatment phase’ in the fight against the virus.

In line with government guidance, all Hampshire County Council front line social care workers who provide close personal care to both children and adults will be offered priority swine flu vaccination. Protecting these people will help the workforce to remain resilient and able to continue providing a service to those in need.

For more information about the vaccine, including frequently asked questions, visit the NHS website.

What to do if you think you have swine flu
Detailed advice on what to do if you think you have Swine Flu can be found on the National Pandemic Flu Service website or by telephone on 0800 1 513 100.

You can get more information about flu symptoms from the NHS website and the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513 and more local information including anti-viral collection points and latest news from NHS Hampshire.

Avoiding swine flu
There are simple steps that everyone can take based on good hygiene:

• cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible

• dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully

• wash your hands frequently

• clean hard surfaces e.g. door handles, desk tops