How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu

Human swine flu spreads by aerosol, contact and exchange of fluids.

The best current advice to avoid human swine flu is -

• Avoid confined public places with large numbers of people
• Hospitals and doctors surgeries are best avoided unless you are seriously ill
• Avoid anyone who appears to be ill with flu like symptoms
• Maintain rigorous personal hygiene including the use of hand washes
• If there is a major outbreak then cover the mouth and nose using a mask to reduce spread of infection
• Work from home where possible