Swine Flu (H1N1):
There have now been more then 4000 cases of swine flu in the UK and classed as a Pandemic. Swine influenza is a disease in pigs and currently being transmitted through humans, now referred to as, swine flu. There are currently no reported cases of swine influenza in pigs in the UK. Swine flu is a new virus so no-one will have immunity to it and everyone could be at risk of catching it. It can occur in any season and there is no vaccine as the virus strain has not been identified. Protecting yourself from swine flu... Swine flu, like normal seasonal flu, is easily spread by the tiny droplets in a cough or sneeze. You may sneeze into an empty space but you will leave germs on a surface that another person will pick up simply by touching that surface. To reduce the risk of catching or spreading the virus you should: 1. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, using a tissue. 2. Throw the tissue away quickly and carefully. 3. Wash your hands reguarly with the 'SKin Cleaner' product below 4. Clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls) frequently with a normal cleaning product. CATCH IT. BIN IT. KILL IT.
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