Swine flu: FAQs and general information

Frequently asked questions on swine flu:

Swine flu: frequently asked questions
Swine flu is a respiratory illness caused by a strain of influenza virus, named pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza.
Added/updated: 18 March 2010
Pregnancy and swine flu
Pregnant women are considered to be a 'higher risk group' for swine flu. This means that for a small minority of pregnant women who develop a swine flu infection, complications could arise that put their own or their baby's health at risk. However, the majority of pregnant women who catch swine flu will make a full recovery.
Added/updated: 5 March 2010
Swine flu vaccination for pregnant women: frequently asked questions
As pregnant women are at increased risk of complications from swine flu, the Department of Health and the Health Protection Agency recommend vaccination for swine flu for pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy.
Added/updated: 4 December 2009
What is being done during the swine flu outbreak to monitor flu in the community?
In the UK, flu is monitored throughout the year by collecting data from GP surgeries, patient test samples and information on flu activity provided by a network of boarding schools and NHS Direct.
Added/updated: 3 July 2009

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