Swine flu

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms please DO NOT come into hospital.

Stay home and phone your GP. You can also visit the pandemic flu website.

What are the symptoms of swine flu?

Symptoms are very similar to regular winter flu and include:

• fever
• tiredness
• lack of appetite
• coughing
• runny nose 
• sore throat
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea 

How can I help protect myself from infection?

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and use a tissue whenever possible
• Bin dirty tissues quickly and carefully
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
• Clean hard surfaces, like door handles, frequently using a normal cleaning product
• Stay at home if you have flu symptoms to reduce the spread of infection