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Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu

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Be prepared

If you've got flu symptoms, stay at home until essentially well, that is not sneezing and coughing as this is how the virus spreads. This is usually around three to four days after symptoms start, but coughing may last up to two or three weeks.

Stop the spread of flu germs by:

  • Covering coughs and sneezes
  • Regularly washing your hands and drying them thoroughly
  • Avoiding contact with sick people and reducing time spent in crowded settings.
If your condition worsens, seek medical advice by PHONING Healthline 0800 611 116 or your healthcare provider.

Get medical advice if you have a serious condition including respiratory disease, heart disease, liver disease, blood disorders and neurological conditions or have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV).

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Page last updated: 4 February 2010

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