Government advice for workers with flu symptoms

Posted Wed 01 Jul 09 8:34 by Helen

Many companies are setting in place procedures for dealing with potential outbreaks of swine flu.

Generally workers are requested to inform a named coordinator if at any time they are off work with flu-like symptoms. It is recommended that people follow government guidelines if they suspect at all that it may be swine flu:

Swine flu (or influenza A virus subtype H1N1) has achieved pandemic level and the NHS are advising that if you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned because you think you have been in contact with someone who may have swine flu stay home and contact your GP or NHS Direct.

Further information on swine flu from the NHS