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Swine Influenza [Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza]
Swine flu is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of the flu A virus named 'Pandemic (H1N1) 2009' by the World Health Organization. Transmission is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. The infection can be effectively treated with antivirals. Most reported cases in the UK have been mild and people have recovered fully after treatment but the infection can be severe in a small minority of cases.
Key Messages
National Pandemic Flu Service
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Information 0800 1 513 513
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You are advised to contact your doctor if you have serious underlying health conditions, are pregnant, or care for a child under one or children whose condition suddenly gets worse and those whose condition is still getting worse after 7 days (5 days for a child).
What's new
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05 February 2010: Weekly international summary
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04 February 2010: Weekly epidemiological update
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19 January 2010: Update to FAQ for the public about vaccination safety
- 14 January 2010: Weekly pandemic flu update (Press Release)
Assessment of the impact of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza in sub-Saharan Africa (PDF, 401 KB)Related Information
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