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Sunday, 22 November 2009

Swine flu - information around the UK

People in England should contact the National Pandemic Flu Service if they think they may have swine flu. As there have been fewer cases of swine flu in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, continue to contact your GP or specific helpline.

England

If you think you might have swine flu, check your symptoms by following the link below, or call 0800 1 513 100 (0800 1 513 200 for textphone).

Contact your GP directly if:

  • you have a serious underlying illness
  • you are pregnant
  • you have a sick child under one year old
  • your condition is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child)

For more information on how to use the National Pandemic Flu Service, read 'Swine flu – prevention and treatment'.

Scotland

People in Scotland who are worried about flu-like symptoms should continue to contact their GP or call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.

Wales

In Wales, if symptoms are causing concern, or people are in an at risk group such as those with heart and lung disease, children under five or pregnant women, they should phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or phone their GP.

Northern Ireland

People in Northern Ireland who are worried about flu-like symptoms should stay at home and contact their GP or the Northern Ireland helpline  on 0800 0514 142 which operates daily from 8am - 8pm.

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