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Swine Flu -
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If you are experiencing flu like symptoms please do not go into your GP surgery, or to a hospital, as you may spread germs to others.
What to do if you think you have Swine Flu
Check your symptoms by:
- visiting the NHS Choices or DirectGov websites
If you still have concerns please call your local GP who will be able to help and if necessary, offer you antiviral medication.
Collecting antiviral medicine
If you have been diagnosed and need to take antiviral medicine you must not collect it yourself but send a 'flu friend' to the collection point on your behalf.
If you do not have a flu-friend you can arrange a home delivery from the following pharmacies in Brighton and Hove:
- Boots, North Street
- Lloyds, Church Road
- Co-op, Mile Oak
- Westons , Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road
(Contact details for these and all other collection points in Brighton and Hove is available via the link below.)
A Sussex wide helpline service has also been set up for people who do not have a flu friend to collect antivirals for them.
There are seven antiviral collection points in Brighton and Hove. Contact details and opening times are available via the link below.
- Collection points in Brighton and Hove (173kb word file)
The collection point previously open at Hove Town Hall has now closed.
Advice on large gatherings
Anyone organising or attending a large event should refer to the information below for advice on how to protect yourself.
Pandemic vaccination programme
Priority for most at risk
The Department of Health has announced that more than 11 million people will be targeted first when the vaccination programme begins this Autumn.
The priority groups include pregnant women, frontline health and social care workers, and everyone in at-risk groups aged over six months.
- Latest information on the vaccination programme
(12 November) - Swine flu and pregnancy (93kb pdf file)
Information and resources
A leaflet on swine flu, produced by the Department of Health, has been distributed to all UK households.
The NHS has produced a 'Catch it, Kill it, Bin it' video as part of a national campaign that shows how to prevent germs from spreading.
A pre-recorded swine flu telephone information line is available on 0800 1 513 513 (or 0044 207 928 1010 from overseas).
The following links contain the latest details and expert advice:
- NHS Choices
The latest official health advice and guidance on how to protect yourself and others
Includes access to a flu symptom checker.
- Directgov
An explanation of what swine flu is and how the government is responding.
Also advice for parents and businesses
- Advice for schools
Guidance documents and a Q&A for schools produced by the Health Protection Agency.
- Business Link
Information for businesses and employers
