Obtaining Treatment for Swine Flu

Although the method of obtaining treatment will differ depending on which country you are in some common rules apply

• Listen out to the local radio and TV for instructions in your area
• Try avoiding to go to a surgery/public place - contact the doctor/medical services by phone if possible
• Isolate anyone with symptoms from anyone who appears to be healthy
• If you have masks then wear them
• Start self treatment - drink at least one 330ml glass of water per hour
• Take paracetamol to control your temperature
• Don't panic - the disease usually progresses over days - and not hours or minutes