Swine Flu Information

The following information and advice about swine flu has come from Ivan Ellul, Chief Executive, NHS East Riding of Yorkshire, courtesy of Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce. Pregnant Women

We have received the following advice from Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority (SHA) in relation to swine flu and pregnant employees: Most pregnant women who are diagnosed with swine flu will show the same seasonal symptoms as seasonal flu - headache, cough, sore throat and fever. As with seasonal flu, it is possible that some women may become very unwell from swine flu. Any infection in pregnant women can increase the likelihood of complications developing and influenza is no exception. Influenza, on top of the 'stresses and strains' that the body will already be experiencing, particularly in the later term, could cause a greater impact than usual on the mother and baby. It is very important that any woman who is pregnant and has symptoms of a flu-like illness should get advice from NHS or their doctor as soon as possible. In addition, it is generally agreed that pregnant women are more susceptible to influenza than other women of reproductive age. Therefore pregnant women should not care for patients with symptoms of flu. Vulnerable groups In addition to pregnant women, there are several groups of people who are at a higher risk from swine flu, these are; people with chronic lung disease including people who have had drug treatment for their asthma within the past three years people with chronic heart disease people with chronic kidney disease people with chronic liver disease people with chronic neurological disease people with suppressed immune systems (whether caused by disease or treatment) people with diabetes people aged 65 years and older If you are pregnant or belong to one of the above vulnerable groups and believe you may be suffering from swine flu please do not report for work and contact your doctor by telephone. Please do not attend your surgery unless requested to do so by your GP. More information about swine flu can be found on the following websites: The Health Protection Agency www.hpa.org.uk NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk NHS Swine Flu information www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/QA.aspx

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