Swine Flu Information

Households across the UK will soon be receiving a Swine Flu Information leaflet. This leaflet includes information about what swine flu is and how it could spread, what UK governments have done to prepare for a wider outbreak of flu, how you can protect yourself against flu and what to do if you have flu symptoms

Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze, disposing of the tissue as soon as possible and cleaning your hands as soon you can are important actions that can help prevent the spread of infection.

The messages of CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT are simple:CATCH IT Germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze.

BIN IT Germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of them as soon as possible

KILL IT Hands can transfer germs to any surface you touch.

Wash your hands with soap and hot water or a sanitiser gel often

Further information

• Download the leaflet: Important information about Swine Flu (pdf)
• NHS Choices
• NHS Direct
• Health Protection Agency
• Department of Health
• DirectGov
• Information for business:
  UK Resilience
  Health and Safety Executive
  Business Link