Swine Flu

The incidence of patients reporting symptoms of Swine Flu is increasing.

Best advice is do not come to the Surgery as you may easily spread infection.

Go on-line or telephone NHS DIrect to check your symptoms using the symptom checker facility.

If you believe that you have flu then telephone the surgery and tell the receptionist that you are calling about Swine Flu. Your details will be taken and you will receive a return call from a doctor or a nurse.

The typical symptoms are:

• sudden fever, and
• sudden cough.

Other symptoms may include:

• headache,
• tiredness, 
• chills,
• aching muscles,
• limb or joint pain,
• diarrhoea or stomach upset,
• sore throat,
• runny nose,
• sneezing, and
• loss of appetite.

Most people who have contracted swine flu recover within a week and do not suffer complications, even without being given antiviral medication. If in doubt please telephone.