Flu Advice

Swine flu symptoms continue to be unpleasant but mild for most healthy people but for pregnant women and those with health problems they can be more severe.

The swine flu vaccine will be delivered to GP surgeries shortly and those who are eligible to receive the vaccine are advised to book their appointment as soon as they are invited by their GP.

The vaccine is the best way to protect against swine flu and to reduce the risk of passing it to others.

You should have the vaccine if you are six months of age or above and:

If you have any concerns or you would like to check your eligibility, please contact your GP.

Go to Directgov for essential cross-government information on swine flu, including latest advice on travel, schools and other public services

Go to BusinessLink for essential information to help businesses deal with the effects of swine flu

NHS organisations and the Health Protection Agency have worked with local authorities to share the most up to date information on swine flu with parents.

This information was prepared for parents and guardians to answer some of the frequently asked questions on swine flu. Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council will also be circulating this information through schools and childcare settings using their established networks.

Visit the Parents and Guardians - Flu Advice page of this website to read the infromation that has been compiled.

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