Swine Flu update
Summary
If you are concerned you have symptoms of swine flu, it is important that you avoid contact with other people as much as possible until it has been confirmed or you are told you have not got the swine flu virus. People you live with, or with whom you have had recent close contact, should also monitor their health and follow the advice if they get symptoms.
Further information
Protect yourself and others
Swine flu continues to be a mild illness for the majority of people, but if you think you have the virus:
- Go online and check your symptoms at NHS Choices, or;
- Call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47, or;
- Call the Swine Flu information line on 0800 1 513 513
REMEMBER: Catch It, Bin It, Kill It
You can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of spreading swine flu by following this hygiene advice:
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue
- Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
- Maintain good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people
- Clean hard surfaces (eg, door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product
- Make sure your children follow this advice
- For more information and advice on swine flu go to
Guidence for Schools
Current advice and guidance for schools on dealing with the H1N1 virus (Swine flu) can be found on Norfolk County Council's website [external link]
Employer Information
Advice on how to prepare for and deal with swin flu in the work place can be found on our business continuity page.
External links
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Emergency Planning Manager |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | emergency.planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533606 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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