What is the latest information on Swine Flu (Influenza A virus H1N1)?
As you are aware there has been a sustained increase in cases of Influenza A virus H1N1 globally. The World Health Organization is working closely with the public health authorities around the world to minimise the spread of the infection and it is essential that we all play our part in helping to reduce the spread. As normally happens with flu the infection has been transferred to some others who have been in close contact with an infected person. The clinical symptoms with H1NI are similar to typical influenza and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some report diarrhoea and vomiting World Health Organization Statement At this stage, effective and essential measures include heightened surveillance, early detection and treatment of cases, and infection control in all health facilities. The WHO advise that there should be no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. People developing symptoms following international travel should seek
