Swine flu guidance

For the latest information and guidance on swine flu, please see the following websites:

NHS Direct

NHS Wiltshire and Swindon

NHS Oxfordshire

GreenSquare - incorporating Oxford Citizens Housing Association, Westlea Housing, and Oakus Estates - has a plan in place to respond to and deal with the current situation. This includes us reminding residents to refer to the official information sources (details given above) for the latest information and guidance on swine flu.

People who feel unwell and who are concerned that they may have Swine Flu are able to check their symptoms on the NHS Choices online symptom checker or ring the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513. If they are still concerned they should phone their GP, who will arrange appropriate treatment.

In the meantime, the advice is for everyone to follow good hygiene practices, including hand-washing and the 'catch it, bin it, kill it' principles for coughs and sneezes:

• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue whenever possible

• Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully – bag and bin them

• Maintain good hygiene – washing hands frequently with soap and water

• Clean hard surfaces (eg kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently, using a normal cleaning product

• Stay at home when you are unwell – if you have a cough and a fever, it is best to stay at home, take medicines to relieve the symptoms and drink plenty of fluids. This will speed your recovery and help prevent the spread of infection to others


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