INFLUENZA ADVICE
We want to make our patients safe by reducing the risk of your being in contact with Influenza while at the medical centre.
These are the things that you can do:
If you think that you have been in contact with Swine flu, please phone and ask for advice before coming in.
Symptoms of influenza | Symptoms of a cold |
Sudden onset of moderate to severe illness | Mild illness |
Fever | Occasional mild fever |
Headache (may be severe) | Mild headache |
Muscle aches, shivering | No muscular pain |
Cough | Occasional cough |
Sore throat |
If you have these symptoms and have an appointment please do not come and wait in our waiting room.
Take a mask from the desk, tell the receptionist that you are here and then wait in your car or if this is not possible please inform our staff who will direct you an appropriate area.
Home management of influenza
Plenty of fluids
Regular paracetamol
Rest
Reasons for concern, phone and ask for advice
Difficulty breathing
Decreased urine output/ dehydration
Severe headaches