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Swine Flu Briefing Document
Swine Flu Briefing Document
July 2009
May and has met regularly to ensure that Help reduce transmission of viruses
the hospital is prepared. including swine flu by:
• Covering your nose and mouth
Background
when coughing or sneezing, using a
The flu pandemic has been caused by a
tissue when possible
new version of the swine flu virus called
• Disposing of dirty tissues promptly
influenza A/H1N1v.
and carefully
Most cases in the UK have been mild. • Maintaining good basic hygiene; eg,
However, some people are more at risk of washing hands frequently with soap
serious illness – people who are pregnant, and water to reduce the spread of
very young, over 65, with weak immune the virus from your hands to face or
systems or have long-term conditions such to other people
as asthma or diabetes. • Cleaning hard surfaces (eg door
Symptoms of swine flu are sudden fever handles) frequently using a normal