Up to Date Information
This can be obtained on the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513 or from the following websites:
Spread
Flu viruses are made up of tiny particles that can be spread through droplets that come out of your nose or mouth when you cough or sneeze. The viruses can be transferred onto your hands and then onto other hard surfaces that you touch. Other people can then pick up the virus by touching these surfaces.
Prevention of Spread
You can help prevent swine flu from spreading by following good hand hygiene practices – Catch it, Bin it, Kill it