H1N1 Information (Swine Flu) (updated 28/07/09)

• Patients who have flu like symptoms are asked NOT to come to the surgery.
• There is now a new National Flu Service Telephone Line for ADVICE for patients who think they may have Swine Flu.
• National Flu Service - 0800 1 513 100
• A national flu service website has been set up - www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu
• The aim is to relieve the workload from the GPs and to have a central dispensing service for antivirals.
• Patients should call this number rather than their GP.
• The National Flu Service will assess each case and decide if antivirals are necessary.
• If antivirals are prescribed they must be collected from an Antiviral Collection Point.
• The antiviral collection point for patients of St. Margaret's Medical Practice is Central Libary, Touchwood in Solihull.
• This collection point is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturdays.
• For patients who have difficulty accessing the National Flu Service, they are advised to contact their GP. Please call the surgery and the receptionist will arrange a telephone consultation with your doctor.
• For general information on Swine Flu, please call 0800 1 513 513

NHS Swine Flu Information Leaflet >>
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