Swine Flu

Spread of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. In combating the spread – good basic personal hygiene is important including the use of tissues when coughing or sneezing, frequent hand washing and self-isolation for those with influenza symptoms.

The following OHS notices give further general information:

Influenza – Basic Hygiene Precautions [DHR Update April 2009] (PDF 45KB)

Pandemic Influenza [DHR Update July 2009] (PDF 616KB)

Pandemic Influenza - Health & Safety Issues (PDF 58KB)

Swine Flu PowerPoint Presentation (PPT 656KB)

Further information and advice:

NI Direct: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk

DHSSPS: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk

NHS Plus: http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/04April/Pages/Swineflulatest.aspx

Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre NI: www.cdscni.org.uk

Health Protection Agency: http://www.hpa.org.uk/

USA Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

World Health Organisation: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

European Centre for Disease Control: http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/

Information and poster Resources