Swine Flu

Information relating to the recent outbreak of swine flu is available at Surrey Alert, Local Directgov and the Health Protection Agency.

All information on this site is regularly updated and the Health Protection Agency is updating statistics at 3 p.m. every day - linked to Surrey Alert.

What can I do to protect myself and my family?

Good hygiene is the key. You can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading influenza by:

• using a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing 
• disposing of used tissues promptly and carefully
• maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face, or to other people
• cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.

Runnymede Borough Council are working closely with partners in Surrey and have plans in place to respond to a pandemic.

Other sources of information

National Pandemic Flu Service  - The National Pandemic Flu Service has now been launched. You can either visit their website or call 0800 151 3100 or 0800 151 3200 for text phone.

DirectGov - Swine Flu  - Information and advice on the swine flu situation and what the UK government is doing to help combat it. Includes downloadable resources.

Swine flu alert from the NHS - Swine flu outbreak: official latest information and advice from the NHS. Read the latest official advice to help protect yourself and others.

Swine flu information leaflet