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Swine Flu Update

Swine flu turns out not be as dangerous as originally feared. It seems that it may be no worse than winter flu. But it may still cause a pandemic, meaning that many people around the world will suffer from it. This would probably disrupt many services and normal life. We can take some comfort in the news but we still need to be cautious and prepared.

Most people who get this flu will suffer the same kind of flu as any other type of flu. If you have just come back from one of the affected areas and you develop flu like symptoms within 7 days of your return, telephone the surgery to speak to one of our GPs.
You can cut the risk of passing on and catching virus diseases by doing the following:

• Always cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
• When you can, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
• Dispose of the tissues as soon as you can
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
• Clean hard surfaces such as door handles frequently
• When visiting the surgery please use alcohol hand rub before and after your visit

The staff at Leiston Surgery have drawn up plans to keep services going if there should be a pandemic. We have drawn up plans to help stop the spread of the flu and how to treat cases appropriately. We are working with other practices and the authorities. Please pick up one of our information leaflets.