This is the advice we are getting from the Health Protection Agency
"As reported widely in the press, human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been reported in Mexico and certain areas of the USA. This is an evolving situation and it is likely that more countries will be affected.
A CAS alert issued yesterday (26th April) states that no cases have been confirmed in the UK at present. The situation is being closely monitored by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), which is working with the Government to review the current incident and any threat it poses to the UK.
The confirmed cases of swine influenza virus infection have presented with symptoms of influenza-like illness: fever, respiratory tract illness, headache and muscle aches. In addition, some have presented with vomiting and diarrhoea.
The virus that has been identified is a novel influenza A virus, which is sensitive to oseltamivir and zanamivir, but resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. The HPA has produced a WHO Pandemic Alert Phase 3 Algorithm for the management of returning travellers and visitors from countries affected by swine influenza A/H1N1 presenting with febrile respiratory illness.
People returning from a visit to an affected area are advised to monitor their health closely for seven days. If during this period they develop a feverish illness accompanied by one or more of a cough, sore throat, headache or muscle aches, the HP advises them to stay at home and contact their GP by phone or seek advice from NHS Direct (0845 4647)."
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