Eagle Radio's Swine Flu Update
Swine Flu – Your questions answered
Eagle Radio's news teams have been talking to local health experts to answer your questions on Swine Flu.
Just click to hear the experts’ advice
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of this swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu and inclu
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Lack of appetite
- Coughing
- Sore throat
- Pain in muscles and joints
- Headache and chills.
- Some people with swine flu have also reported vomiting and diarrhoea.
What happens if your symptoms match those of the virus?
Liz Brutus from Surrey Primary Care Trust explains
What is the difference between Swine Flu and Seasonal Flu?
Royal Surrey's Medical Director, Doctor Chris Tibbs explains
When is Tamiflu given?
Royal Surrey's Medical Director, Doctor Chris Tibbs explains
If you take Tamiflu, are you at risk of getting Swine Flu again?
Royal Surrey's Medical Director, Doctor Chris Tibbs explains
Swine flu is spreading fast in the UK and we are being warned to prepare now. One of the things we’re being asked to do is to establish ‘flu friends’ - friends and relatives who can help if you fall ill
Royal Surrey's Medical Director, Doctor Chris Tibbs tells us a flu friend plays a vital role
Doctors are moving to reassure pregnant woman at this stage of the virus
Royal Surrey's Medical Director, Doctor Chris Tibbs explains
If you have any of the symptoms advice is stay at home and not go to your local hospital, unless you’ve been advised by your GP or the National Flu Helpline
If you’re worried about Swine Flu call the Swine Flu Hotline 0800 1 513 513
Or on the following links
Swint Flu alert from the NSH and HPA - Swine Flu
Remember - basic hygiene is important:
CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT
