Osnove

Kaj je prašičja gripa?

Zakaj je prašičja gripa vpliva na ljudi?

Je nov virus prašičje gripe nalezljiva?

Kakšni so simptomi prašičje gripe?

Kako dolgo so simptomi naj bi trajalo?

Kaj, če ne povrne v enem tednu?

Kako se prašičja gripa okužba diagnozo?

Kateri ljudje so najbolj ranljivi od prašičje gripe?

Kako nevarno je to?

Ali bom umrl od prašičjo gripo?

Kakšni so zapleti prašičje gripe?

Kako prašičja gripa vzrok smrti?

Ali naj pričakujemo, da bo bolj hudo drugi val pandemije v zimskem času?

Ali naj grem v službo ali šolo, če sem bila v stiku z nekom, ki jo poznam ima prašičjo gripo?

Menjalnik

Koliko časa virus živi na površinah?

Kakšna je inkubacijska doba za prašičjo gripo?

Ko so ljudje najbolj nalezljive?

Kako hitro se širi prašičja gripa?

Ali naj se izogibajo stiku z ljudmi, osumljenih storitve prašičjo gripo?

Ali je mogoče ujeti prašičjo gripo dvakrat?

Ali naj imam prašičje gripe stranko ali pa poskusite in ulov prašičjo gripo zdaj, tako da bom imuna na resnejših seve, ki bi lahko kasneje pojavijo?

Ali lahko moj ljubljenček ujeti prašičjo gripo?

Državni pandemijo gripe storitev

Kaj je Državni pandemijo gripe storitev in kako deluje?

Otroci lahko uporabljam?

Kateri dokumenti so potrebni, da bi lahko za zbiranje protivirusnih zdravil?

Zakaj je vlada vložila v te nove storitve?

Ali uporabljate Nacionalnega Pandemija gripe, če sem v visoko tvegane skupine?

Kako dobro usposobljeni so gripi pomožno osebje?

Bo gripa storitev mogli razlikovati med prašičev in drugih gripi?

Kako bodo ljudje stop vladne goljufivo pridobivanje Tamiflu?

Skrb zase doma

Koliko stik naj imam z družino in prijatelji?

Kaj pa, če rabim nekoga, da skrbi za mene - bodo ujeti svoj prašičjo gripo?

Pozabil sem apetit - kaj naj storim?

Ali naj grem ven?

Kdaj naj grem nazaj v šolo / dela?

Nosečnost in otroci

So nosečnice bolj verjetno, da ulov prašičjo gripo?

Ali prašičja gripa predstavljajo posebna tveganja, pri nosečnicah?

Kaj posebni varnostni ukrepi, lahko nosečnice trajalo?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusna zdravila, če sem noseča?

Kakšni so možni stranski učinki Relenza?

Ali lahko jemljem zdravila proti bolečinam, če sem noseča?

Bodo nosečnice dobili prednost za prašičja gripa?

Ali je cepivo varno za nosečnice?

Ali naj neham dojiti, če želim, da protivirusna zdravila?

Kako naj vem, če moj otrok ima prašičjo gripo?

Če moj otrok ima prašičjo gripo, kaj naj storim?

Otroci lahko traja protivirusnih zdravil?

Lahko dojenčki pod eno vzeti protivirusnih zdravil?

Ali lahko moj otrok bo Tamiflu kot preventivni ukrep?

Kako dobim protivirusna zdravila za mojega otroka?

Bodo otroci, ki so prvi na vrsti za cepivo?

Dejavnosti

Kaj lahko storim?

Ali alkohol handrubs bolje kot milom in vodo?

Kdo bi moral biti oblečen Maske za obraz?

Zakaj ne mora biti širša javnost oblačila zaščitne maske?

Torej, zakaj so druge države šla po tej poti?

Kaj naj storim, če mislim, da sem okužen?

Če sem bil v tesnem stiku z okuženo osebo, moram zdravljenje?

Zdravila

Je prašičja gripa bolezen ozdravljiva?

Kaj storiti, protivirusna zdravila?

Kako Relenza deluje?

Kako zdravilo Tamiflu deluje?

Kako učinkovite so Relenza in Tamiflu?

Kaj, če pozabim vzeti odmerek?

Ali Velika Britanija imajo dovolj protivirusnih zdravil?

Je ena izmed protivirusnih bolj primerna za nosečnice in ljudi z določenimi pogoji, z ledvicami?

Jaz sem alergičen na penicilin. Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil?

Jaz sem na varfarin. Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil?

Bodo protivirusna zdravila namenjena ljudem brez simptomov gripe?

Bo moj otrok slabost izkušnje, če se zdravilo Tamiflu?

Kako so tisti, s potrjenim prašičje gripe dobili dostop do protivirusnih zdravil?

Bi morali ljudje biti kopičenje zalog protivirusnih zdravil svoje?

Ali Tamiflu iti zastarela?

Če vzamem protivirusno in neželene učinke, koga naj obvesti?

Je prašičja gripa virus razvil odpornost na Tamiflu?

Ali bo prašičja gripa virus postane odporen na protivirusnih zdravil v prihodnosti?

Cepiva

Ko bo cepivo?

Zakaj traja nekaj mesecev za izdelavo prašičja gripa?

Če so tudi druge države dana jamstva za preskrbo vnaprej, bomo dobili naš prvi?

Ali trenutno sezonsko delo cepivo proti gripi?

Koliko zaloge so na voljo za sezonsko cepivo?

Kdo bo prednostna naloga za cepljenje proti gripi s cepivom H1N1 prašičje?

Tisti, ki so že imeli prašičjo gripo še vedno treba cepiti?

Bo cepivo še vedno ljudem zagotovila zaščito, če je virus mutates od danes do jeseni?

Ali NZS imeli dovolj brizg za upravljanje prašičja gripa?

Antibiotiki

Katero dodatno antibiotiki so kupili?

Zakaj potrebujete antibiotikov v pandemijo?

Ljudje z dolgoročnimi pogoji

Jaz sem na imunosupresivi. Sem bolj ogroženi zaradi prašičje gripe?

Ali bo moj odmerek imunosupresivi spremeni v primeru izbruha?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če sem na imunosupresivi?

Sem bolj v nevarnosti, lov prašičjo gripo, če imam HIV?

Sem bolj verjetno, da trpijo zaradi zapletov, če imam proti virusu HIV in ulov prašičjo gripo?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če imam blago do zmerno ledvično bolezen?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če imam hudo bolezen ledvic?

Bodo ljudje z dolgotrajnimi pogoji dobili prednost za prašičja gripa?

Ali so ljudje z astmo ali kronično obstruktivno pljučno boleznijo (KOPB), bolj ogroženi od prašičje gripe?

Kakšen nasvet je, da za ljudi z astmo ali KOPB?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če imam astmo ali KOPB?

Imam sladkorno bolezen. Sem na bolj ogroženi zaradi prašičje gripe?

Kaj naj naredim, če mi poveča glukoze v krvi?

Ali obstaja kakšen nasvet za ljudi z obolenjem jeter?

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če sem na zdravljenje epilepsije?

Pogledam po nekom, ki je zelo bolan ali invalid. Kaj pa, če sem postal preveč bolan, da skrbijo za njih?

Starejši ljudje

So starejši ljudje bolj verjetno, da ulov prašičjo gripo?

So starejši ljudje bolj ogroženi za zaplete, če je to ujeti?

Potovanja in počitnice

Kakšen nasvet vam daje za potnike?

Smo na tem, da gredo na dopust. Kaj naj storimo?

Kakšen nasvet vam daje ljudem z gripo, ki želijo potovati z letalom?

Kaj pa, če britanski državljani v tujini prezreti ta nasvet in poskusite vseeno potovali? Ne bodo dajali drugih potnikov v nevarnosti?

Ali bodo ljudje pregledani, ko prispejo na cilj?

Kaj naj storim, če zbolite na dopustu ali v pilotski doma?

Bodo zdravniki morali potrditi ljudi, da ima prašičjo gripo za namene zavarovanja potovanja?

Ali potrebujem dodatno zdravstveno zavarovanje?

Obstaja veliko primerov v Ameriki in Mehiki. Ali je varno potovati tja?

Ali je varno uporabljati javnega prevoza sedaj smo v pandemijo?

Bo vlada omejila potovanja v Veliko Britanijo?

Kaj se zgodi, da obiskovalci v Združeno kraljestvo, če so potrjena s prašičjo gripo med bivanjem?

Splošna vprašanja

Kaj FAZA WHO 6 pomeni?

Je prašičja gripa blage okužbe in zato ni razlog za skrb?

Bo bolnišnica zmogljivost bila primerna?

Ali je varno jesti svinjskega mesa?

So poročila, da je 65.000 ljudi, ki gredo v smrt res?

Kaj se zgodi, če nekdo nima gripe prijatelja?

Kaj je prašičja gripa?

Prašičja gripa je bolezen pri prašičih. Virus trenutno širi med ljudmi, je zdaj splošno označuje kot prašičja gripa, čeprav je izvor bolezni je še vedno v preiskavi. Ni dokazov o tem seva bolezni, ki vozijo v prašičih v Veliki Britaniji.

Obstajajo redne izbruh prašičje gripe pri prašičih po vsem svetu. To običajno ne okužijo ljudi, čeprav se to ne zgodi včasih, ponavadi pri ljudeh, ki so imeli tesne stike s prašiči.

Prašičev virusi gripe so ponavadi od podtipa H1N1. Prašičja gripa, ki se je razširila na ljudi, je različica tega virusa.

Zakaj je prašičja gripa vpliva na ljudi?

Ker je prašičja gripa virus mutiral (spremenila) in zdaj lahko okužijo ljudi in posreduje med njimi.

Kateri ljudje so najbolj ranljivi od prašičje gripe?

Tisti, ki so bolj ogroženi, da bi postali hudo bolan s prašičjo gripo so ljudje z:

• kronično (dolgotrajno) bolezen pljuč, vključno z ljudmi, ki so imeli za zdravljenje odvisnosti od drog astme v zadnjih treh letih,
• kronične bolezni srca,
• kronično ledvično bolezen,
• kronična bolezen jeter,
• kronična nevrološka bolezen (nevrološke motnje so bolezni motoričnega nevrona, Parkinsonovo bolezen in multiplo sklerozo),
• imunskega sistema (bodisi zaradi bolezni ali zdravljenja), ki
• sladkorna bolezen,
• nosečnice,
• ljudi starih 65 let ali več, in
• majhni otroci manj kot pet let.

Za konkretno svetovati o protivirusnega zdravljenja za te skupine, pojdite toPeople z dolgoročnimi pogoji, brejosti ter otroke andOlder ljudi.

Kako se prašičja gripa okužba diagnozo?

Zdaj je nov samooskrbe storitev, ki se imenuje Državni pandemijo gripe v sobi, ki ljudem omogoča, da preveri njihovo stanje na spletu ali po telefonu (0800 151 3100 ali textphone 0800 151 3200) in pridobiti protivirusno zdravilo, če je potrjena prašičja gripa.

Naslednji ljudje bi morali poklicati svojega zdravnika, neposredno za oceno njihovih simptomov in diagnozo:

• tiste, ki imajo resne obstoječe bolezni, kot rak
• nosečnice,
• tiste, ki imajo bolnega otroka, mlajšega od enega,
• tiste, s pogojem, da nenadoma postane veliko slabše, ali
• tiste, s pogojem, da je še slabša po sedmih dneh (pet za otroka).

Za več informacij obiščite gripe storitve: Q & A.

Je nov virus prašičje gripe nalezljiva?

Zdravje Protection Agency (HPA) pravi, da novi virus prašičje gripe je zelo nalezljiva in se širi od človeka do človeka.

Prašičja gripa širi na enak način kot običajne prehladu in gripi. Virus se širi s pomočjo kapljic, ki prihajajo iz nosu ali ust, ko nekdo kašelj ali sneezes.

Če nekdo kašelj ali sneezes in ga ne zajema, lahko te kapljice širijo okrog enega metra (3ft). Če ste zelo blizu bi si jih dihati noter

Ali pa, če nekdo kašelj ali sneezes v svoje roke, so te kapljice in virus v njih lahko prenese na površino, da se človek dotakne, kot so vrata obdelal, okrasne letve, telefoni in tipkovnice. Če se dotaknete te površine in dotik lica, lahko virus vstopiti vaš sistem in lahko okuži.

Oglejte si vzroke za več informacij

Koliko časa virus živi na površinah?

Virus gripe lahko v živo na trdo površino do 24 ur, in mehka površina za približno 20 minut.

Kakšna je inkubacijska doba za prašičjo gripo?

Po podatkih Agencije za zdravstveno varstvo, lahko inkubacijska doba za gripo prašičjo (čas od okužbe in pojavom simptomov) tudi do sedem dni, vendar je najbolj verjetno, da bo med dvema in pet dni. Vendar je še prezgodaj, da bi lahko podrobne informacije o značilnostih virusa, vključno z inkubacijsko dobo, s skupno gotovostjo v tem trenutku.

Ko so ljudje najbolj nalezljive?

Ljudje so najbolj nalezljiva drugim kmalu po tem, ko se pojavijo simptomi, čeprav so še vedno izločajo virus (na primer v kašelj in sneezes) za do pet dni (sedem dni pri otrocih). Ljudje postanejo manj nalezljiva kot svoje izginejo simptomi, in ko so odšli imajo znake bolezni, ki se več ne šteje nalezljiva drugim.

Kako hitro se širi prašičja gripa?

Prašičja gripa je sedaj razširjena v Veliki Britaniji in širi zelo hitro. Število novih primerov v Veliki Britaniji se podvoji vsakih sedem dni. Večina od teh so, ker so ljudje lov prašičjo gripo v svoji lokalni skupnosti in ne kot posledica potovanja v tujino.

Pojdi na Zadnje na prašičjo gripo za trenuten seznam vseh državah, ki jih prašičjo gripo.

Ali naj se izogibajo stiku z ljudmi, osumljenih storitve prašičjo gripo?

Vse sumljive primere, ki imajo simptome prašičje gripe so bodo morali ostati doma in omeji njihov stik z ljudmi. Večina ljudi bi morala iti na svoje normalno življenje, tudi hodi v šolo ali delo. To vključuje otrok, ki obiskujejo šolo s potrjenega primera prašičje gripe.

Nobene potrebe ni, da se izogibajo stiku z ljudmi, ki bi lahko preprosto pridejo v stik s tistimi, ki imajo bolezni, kot so starši otrok v šolah s potrjenim primerom, ki pa same ne zbolijo.

Kako nevarno je to?

Težko je soditi to v tem trenutku. Medtem ko je prišlo do smrtnih žrtev, za večino okuženih ljudi so simptomi niso bile hude.

Zdi se, da so zgodnji odmerkov protivirusnih zdravil, kot je Tamiflu učinkovito pomagajo ljudem, da si opomore. V Veliki Britaniji imamo dovolj protivirusnih zdravil za zdravljenje polovico prebivalstva, če bi zbolel. Prav tako so bila naročila zdravila Tamiflu dajo povečati britanskih oskrbo 50 milijonov odmerkov, dovolj za zdravljenje 80 odstotkov prebivalstva.

Ali bom umrl od prašičjo gripo?

Za večino ljudi je bolezen že blagi in izzvenijo. Virus je povzročilo hudo bolezen v manjšem številu ljudi, med katerimi so bila podlaga dejavnike tveganja, kot dolgoročno stanju. NZS zaposleni so dobro usposobljeni za zdravljenje ljudi, ki postanejo hospitaliziranih s prašičjo gripo in lahko učinkovito zdravljenje za vse sekundarne bakterijske okužbe, na primer pljučnica.

Kakšni so zapleti prašičje gripe?

Eden od najpogostejših komplikacij katere koli vrste gripe, je sekundarna bakterijska okužba prsnega koša, kot so bronhitis (vnetje dihalnih poti).

Občasno lahko to postane resna in razvije v pljučnico. Tečaj antibiotikov ponavadi pozdravi to, ampak včasih okužba postane življenjsko nevarna.

Drugi redki zapleti so:

• tonsilitis,
• vnetje srednjega ušesa (nabiranje tekočine v ušesu), ki
• septični šok (okužba krvi, ki povzroči hudo znižanje krvnega tlaka),
• meningitis (vnetje v možganih in hrbtenjači), in
• encefalitis (vnetje možganov).

Kakšni so simptomi prašičje gripe?

Simptomi prašičje gripe pri ljudeh, se pričakuje, da bodo podobne simptome sezonske gripe redno prehrano in zvišana telesna temperatura (visoka telesna temperatura od 38 ° C/100.4 ° C ali več), utrujenost, pomanjkanje apetita in kašljanje (glej Simptomi ). Nekateri ljudje z prašičje gripe so poročali tudi izcedek iz nosu, boleče grlo, slabost, bruhanje in drisko.

Kako dolgo so simptomi naj bi trajalo?

Kot pri vseh vrste gripe, kako slabo so simptomi in kako dolgo bodo zadnji odvisna od zdravljenja in osebnih okoliščin. V večini primerov so poročali v Veliki Britaniji zaenkrat še razmeroma blag, s tistimi, ki se začne, da si opomore v enem tednu.

Kaj, če ne povrne v enem tednu?

Če ne izboljša po sedmih dneh od začetka simptomov (ali po petih dneh, če ste mlajši od 16 let), se obrnite na službo NZS:

• Anglija - NHS Direct klic 0845 4647
• Škotska - NHS 24 klicev 08.454 242.424
• Wales - NHS Direct Wales 0845 4647
• Severna Irska - obrnite na operacijo GP ali lokalnem out-of-ur storitev.

Kako prašičja gripa vzrok smrti?

Tako kot katero koli drugo vrsto gripe, lahko ljudi umre zaradi prašičje gripe, če se pojavijo zapleti, kot so pljučnica.

Je prašičja gripa virus razvil odpornost na Tamiflu?

Ne v tem trenutku. Rutinsko vzorčenje virusa v Veliki Britaniji je pokazala, da trenutno ni odpornost na obeh Tamiflu ali Relenza.

Ena sev virusa H1N1, ki prikazuje Tamiflu odpor so poročali pri bolnikih, na Danskem, ki je bila na zdravljenju. Vendar pa Tamiflu odpornost pri posameznih bolnikih ne pojavijo v nizkem odstotku primerov in je omejen javnega pomena. Varovanje zdravja Agencija spremlja, ali so takšni virusi, ki se širi od človeka do človeka.

Ali bo prašičja gripa virus postane odporen na protivirusnih zdravil v prihodnosti?

To je mogoče. Virus lahko mutira (sprememba) in postane odporen na protivirusno zdravilo, nato razširil od osebe do osebe. Če se virus ne razvije odpornost, je bolj verjetno, da Tamiflu, glavni protivirusnega zdravljenja. Če se to zgodi, vlada ima ponudbo Relenza, ki se lahko namesto tega uporablja.

Ali naj pričakujemo, da bo bolj hudo drugi val pandemije v zimskem času?

Zgodovina prejšnjih pandemij gripe kaže, da bo sedanji sev virusa še razširile jeseni ali pozimi, kar povzroča več bolezni in smrt. Možno je, da bo virus mutiral (sprememba) v močnejši sev.

Ali naj grem v službo ali šolo, če sem bila v stiku z nekom, ki jo poznam ima prašičjo gripo?

Da, dokler nimate gripi podobne simptome. Če se počutite dobro, morate iti o svojih običajnih dejavnosti, vključno z hoditi v šolo ali delo.

To lahko traja tudi do sedem dni (običajno dva do pet dni) po okužbi za prašičjo gripo za razvoj simptomov. Če se pojavijo simptomi, ostanejo doma in sledite splošne nasvete (seeWhat naj naredim, če mislim, da sem okužen?).

Ali je mogoče ujeti prašičjo gripo dvakrat?

Da, saj lahko virus mutira (sprememba). Če okuži z virusom prašičje gripe, vaše telo proizvaja protitelesa proti njej, ki bi priznale in boj off virus, če organ, kdaj ga sreča še enkrat. Če pa virus mutates, vaš imunski sistem ne prepozna ta drugačen pritisk in morda boste postali spet slabo, čeprav boste morda morali nekaj zaščite pred imel podoben virus prej.

Ali naj imam prašičje gripe stranko ali pa poskusite in ulov prašičjo gripo zdaj, tako da bom imuna na resnejših seve, ki bi lahko kasneje pojavijo?

No Ne poskušajte ujeti virus, saj lahko pomagajo, da širijo. Prav tako, kot smo še ne veste vse o virusu, je še prezgodaj, da predvidevam, da je le blage okužbe. In lov prašičjo gripo, ne bo nujno zaščito pred sevov, ki se lahko kasneje pojavijo (seeIs mogoče ujeti prašičjo gripo dvakrat?).

Ali lahko moj ljubljenček ujeti prašičjo gripo?

Trenutno ni dokazov, da bi lahko domače živali dobili to novo sev gripe. Prašičja gripa virus Zdi se, da gre le od posameznika do posameznika ali od človeka do prašičev. Na splošno je gripa virusi najpogosteje okužijo samo eno vrsto, na primer, psi in mačke ne dobijo sezonsko gripo iz njihovih lastnikov.

Kaj je Državni pandemijo gripe storitev in kako deluje?

Državni pandemijo gripe storitev je nova samooskrbe storitev, ki bo dala ljudem s prašičjo gripo simptomov hiter dostop do informacij in protivirusnih.

To je namenska spletna stran in phoneline (0800 151 3100 ali textphone 0800 151 3200), da ljudje dobijo informacije, preverite svoje simptome in se enotno številko, ki bo jim omogoči dostop do protivirusnih zdravil, če je potrebno.

Ko vam bodo dali svoj edinstven dostop številko, vam bo povedal, kje je vaš najbližji protivirusno zbirka točka. Potem prosite gripe prijateljev zdravo prijatelj ali sorodnik), da gredo in dvigni protivirusno zdravilo.

Če menite, da imate prašičjo gripo, ne hodi ven, da operacijo vašega GP je ali A & E. Ostati doma, da se prepreči širjenje virusa.

Otroci lahko uporabljam?

Vsi otroci lahko uporabite gripe storitev. Vendar pa je treba tiste, ki imajo slabo angleščino ali so premladi podpreti z odraslo osebo ali pa za odrasle prstan v njihovem imenu.

Kateri dokumenti so potrebni, da bi lahko za zbiranje protivirusnih zdravil?

Gripa prijatelj mora pokazati svojo ID in da je od bolnika. Številka dovoljenja in ID informacije bodo preverili, da se zagotovi, da se ujema podatke, ki, ko je bila zaključena ocena simptomov.

ID vključuje:

• uporabnost zakona,
• potni list,
• kreditno ali debetno kartico,
• vozniško dovoljenje, ali
• NZS kartico.

Zakaj je vlada vložila v te nove storitve?

Ta nova storitev bo pomagala sprostiti GPS, kar jim daje več časa za obravnavo drugih bolezni, ki potrebujejo nujno njihovo pozornost.

Ali uporabljate Nacionalnega Pandemija gripe, če sem v visoko tvegane skupine?

Moral bi se posvetujte z zdravnikom, ne pa neposredno z nacionalno službo Pandemija gripe, če:

• imate hudo osnovno bolezen,
• ste noseči,
• imate bolnega otroka, mlajšega od enega leta,
• vaše stanje nenadoma postane veliko slabše, ali
• vaše stanje še slabša po sedmih dneh (pet za otroka).

Kako dobro usposobljeni so gripi pomožno osebje?

Izkušeni upravljavci klic bili usposobljeni za najmanj tri ure. Manj izkušeni izvajalci klic prejel enega dneva treninga. Agenti niso medicinsko usposobljen in ne bo mogel odgovoriti na vsa druga vprašanja, vendar pa bo podprt z zdravstvenim delavcem.

Tam se bo NZS Neposredni trenerji prisotni v vsakem klicnem centru v prvih dveh dneh. Tam ne bodo zdravstveni delavci prisotni. Pokličite center menedžerji bodo lahko kontaktirate Nacionalni pandemijo gripe storitev klinični dežurstva miza z nujnimi vprašanji.

Zdravniki iz Royal College of zdravnikov bo imel posebno vlogo zvezo z vsako od teh klicnih centrov in se bodo spet težave ali pomisleke, ki se pojavljajo.

Strogi predpisi industrijskega standarda, so v mestu ob zaposlovanja osebja. Te vključujejo pravico do dela v Veliki Britaniji (brez nezakonitih priseljencev), ki zadovoljivimi referencami zaposlovanja in zadovoljivih značajske lastnosti.

Široka paleta ljudi, ki so zaposleni iz celega državi. Vse morajo biti sposobni govoriti angleško.

Bo gripa storitev mogli razlikovati med prašičev in drugih gripi?

Zaposleni so usposobljeni za prepoznavanje primerov prašičje gripe. Vendar pa so simptomi sezonske gripe so zelo podobni, zato je verjetno, da bo nekaj prekrivanja z drugimi krožijo gripe primerih. Kot je prašičja gripa postala pogostejša, se bo večji delež gripi podobnih obolenj je prašičja gripa.

Kako bodo ljudje stop vladne goljufivo pridobivanje Tamiflu?

Vlada se sklicuje na javnost, ki je odgovoren za uporabo sistema. Nobene potrebe ni, da skoči v čakalno vrsto, saj je več kot dovolj za vse, ki bi Tamiflu ujeti virus v prihodnjih mesecih. Prav tako ni bilo treba kupiti Tamiflu od nekoga, ki je pridobila pod pretvezo, kot vsakogar, ki potrebuje, da bo na voljo brezplačno.

Koliko stik naj imam z družino in prijatelji?

Preprečevanje kakršnega koli nepotrebnega stika z družino in prijatelji v času, ko ste kužni, ki je običajno do pet dni po tem, ko se simptomi začel (sedem dni pri otrocih). Ko so se simptomi izginejo, niste več kužni.

Vodenje en meter ali več stran od ljudi obrazov bo pomenilo, da so kapljice iz grlu malo verjetno, da vplivajo na druge. Če je mogoče, se lahko izognete izpostavljanju svojega partnerja, da okužbe s spanjem v sobo.

Kaj pa, če rabim nekoga, da skrbi za mene - bodo ujeti svoj ​​prašičjo gripo?

Če ne morete skrbeti sami doma, lahko prosite prijatelja ali sorodnika za zbiranje zdravil in živil za vas, odredi kakršne koli ponovite receptov, pomaga pri gospodinjskih temeljnih nalog, kot so kuhanje in na splošno skrbi za vas.

Če je vaš prijatelj ali sorodnik vodi smiselno razdaljo od vas to mogoče, in si tako dobre higienske prakse, obstaja velika verjetnost, da vaš skrbnik ne bodo ujeti okužbo.

Pozabil sem apetit - kaj naj storim?

Izguba apetita je pogost simptom gripe in nič ne skrbi - vaš apetit se ponavadi vrne, ko boste začeli počutiti bolje. Poskusite jesti svetlobe, hranljivih živil, ko čutite do njega, kot so juhe, toast, pečen fižol in umešana jajca (to so tudi lahko pripraviti). Morda bi bilo lažje za vas, da jedo malo in pogosto.

Ali naj grem ven?

Državni pandemijo gripe služba je bila ustanovljena zato, da lahko dobiš samo-nega nasvete in protivirusna zdravila, če jo potrebujete, ne da bi vaš GP.

Če menite, da do njega, boste morda želeli, da bi dobili nekaj svežega zraka - pa ne ob javni prevoz, preživljati čas v prenatrpanih mestih, ali obiščete svojega zdravnika ali bolnišnico, če imate simptome prašičje gripe, saj lahko okužijo druge ljudi z virusom .

Če ste nenadoma dobili veliko slabše, morate takoj poiskati zdravniško pomoč.

Kdaj naj grem nazaj v šolo / dela?

Lahko greš nazaj v šolo ali delo, ko se dobro počuti in ni več nalezljiva, ki je, ko nimate več gripi podobne simptome. Čas, potreben za simptomi, iti se razlikuje od osebe do osebe, vendar pa je ponavadi okoli pet dni (sedem dni pri otrocih). Preprečevanje kakršnega koli nepotrebnega stika z drugimi, ostanejo doma v tem obdobju nalezljivo.

Kaj lahko storim?

Lahko zmanjša, vendar ne znebiti, tveganje za lov ali širjenje prašičje gripe po:

• Vedno pokriva usta in nos z robčkom, ko kašelj ali kihanje.
• Odlaganje umazanih tkiva hitro in natančno.
• Ohranjanju dobrega osnovno higieno, na primer umivanje rok pogosto z milom in toplo vodo za zmanjšanje širjenja virusa iz roke na obrazu, ali z drugimi ljudmi.
• Čiščenje trdih površin, kot so kljuke na vratih, ki je pogosto in temeljito čiščenje z uporabo normalno izdelek.

Prav tako bi morali pripraviti zdaj po:

• Potrjuje mrežo gripe Friends (Prijatelji in sorodniki), ki bi vam pomagal, če zbolite. Lahko bi zbrali zdravil in drugih potrebščin za vas tako da vam ni treba zapustiti dom in morda širi virus.
• Knowing your NHS number and those of other family members. Keep them in a safe place. It is not essential to have your NHS number in order to receive treatment, but it can help NHS staff to find your health records. You will be able to find your NHS Number on your medical card or other items such as prescribed medication, a letter from your GP or hospital appointment card/letter.
• Making sure you have a thermometer and enough cold and cough remedies in your medicine cupboard in case you or your family are affected by swine flu.

Are alcohol handrubs better than soap and water?

Both alcohol handrubs and washing with soap and water are important in minimising the risk of spreading swine flu, as they both deactivate the flu virus. Alcohol handrub can only be used on visibly clean hands. If hands are dirty, soap and water should be used. Handrubs are useful when there is no easy access to a place to wash and dry your hands.

Who should be wearing a facemask?

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) recommends that healthcare workers should wear a facemask if they come into close contact with a person with symptoms (within one metre), to reduce their risk of catching the virus from patients.

However, the HPA does not recommend that healthy people wear facemasks to go about their everyday life.

Why shouldn't the general public wear facemasks?

Because there is no evidence to suggest that this is a useful preventative measure.

The virus is spread by people touching infected surfaces, or by someone coughing or sneezing at very close range. So unless you are standing close to someone with the virus, wearing a facemask will not make a difference.

There are concerns about the risks of not using facemasks correctly. They must be changed regularly as they don't work as well when dampened by a person's breath. People may infect themselves if they touch the outside of their mask, or may infect others by not throwing away old masks safely.

Finally, wearing a facemask may encourage complacency. People need to focus on good hand hygiene, staying at home if they are feeling unwell and covering their mouth when they cough or sneeze.

So why have other countries gone down this route?

This is an issue which each government has considered separately. France is encouraging the general public to buy their own masks for use as a precaution, but it is not stocking masks centrally from government funds. Neither is the US.

In other countries, people already wear facemasks either to avoid spreading illness or to protect themselves from pollution. This is not the case in the UK.

What should I do if I think I'm infected?

If you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned that you may have swine flu, stay at home, read about swine flu symptomsand check your condition using the National Pandemic Flu Service.

Phone your GP if:

• you have a serious underlying illness,
• you are pregnant,
• you have a sick child under one,
• your condition suddenly gets much worse,
  ali
• your condition is still getting worse after
  seven days (five for a child).

The National Pandemic Flu Service is a new online service that will assess your symptoms and, if required, provide an authorisation number that can be used to collect antiviral medication from a local collection point. For those who do not have internet access, the same service can be accessed on:

• Telephone: 0800 151 3100
• Minicom: 0800 151 3200

For more information, go to the Flu service: Q&A.

If it is confirmed that you have swine flu, ask a healthy relative or friend to pick up your antiviral medication for you.

In the meantime, take paracetamol-based cold remedies to reduce fever and other symptoms, drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest.

Ne gredo v svojo operacijo GP ali v bolnišnico, saj lahko širjenje bolezni na druge.

Če sem bil v tesnem stiku z okuženo osebo, moram zdravljenje?

Potrebujete samo protivirusno zdravljenje, če so vam postavili diagnozo prašičje gripe, ali če zdravnik odloči, da ste v veliki nevarnosti za nastanek resne bolezni (glej Will protivirusna zdravila je treba dati ljudem brez simptomov gripe?).

Je prašičja gripa bolezen ozdravljiva?

Testiranje je pokazalo, da se lahko prašičja gripa zdraviti s protivirusnimi zdravili, oseltamavir (Tamiflu) in Zanamivir (Relenza). Vendar morajo biti zdravila, je treba sprejeti v zgodnji fazi, da so učinkovite. Glej obravnavo za več informacij.

Velika Britanija ima že dovolj protivirusnih zdravil za zdravljenje polovico prebivalstva. Naročila zdravila Tamiflu so bili dani za povečanje britanskih oskrbo 50 milijonov odmerkov, dovolj za zdravljenje 80 odstotkov prebivalstva.

Kaj storiti, protivirusna zdravila?

Zdravila niso zdravila, vendar pa vam pomaga, da si opomore po:

• lajšanju nekaterih simptomov,
• zmanjšanje, koliko časa ste bolni za približno en dan, in
• zmanjšuje možnost za resne zaplete, na primer pljučnica.

Kako Relenza deluje?

Za razmnožijo in razširijo tudi virus je za vstop v svoje telo, prevzame zdrave celice in jih prisilil, da kopij samega sebe. Relenza ustavi izdajo novih kopij virusa iz okuženih celic v pljučih. To upočasni širjenje virusa, zmanjšuje simptome in čas, da se ne počutite dobro v in zaradi česar je težje virus razširil na druge ljudi.

Relenza je treba začeti v 48 urah od simptomov, ki se pojavljajo pri odraslih in 36 ur pri otrocih, ampak deluje bolje prej, se je začelo.

Kako zdravilo Tamiflu deluje?

Za razmnožijo in razširijo tudi virus je za vstop v svoje telo, prevzame zdrave celice in jih prisilil, da kopij samega sebe. Tamiflu ustavi virus gripe, ki vstopa v vaše celice in bloke za sprostitev novih kopij virusa. To upočasni širjenje preko vašega telesa, zmanjšuje simptome in dolžino časa, da se ne počutite dobro v in zaradi česar je težje virus razširil na druge ljudi.

Tamiflu je treba začeti v roku 12 do 48 ur simptomov, ki se pojavljajo, a deluje bolje prej, se je začelo.

Kako učinkovite so Relenza in Tamiflu?

Relenza zmanjšuje trajanje simptomov gripe po enega in pol dni v povprečju. Tamiflu zmanjšuje trajanje simptomov po enem do dveh dneh.

What if I forget to take a dose?

If you forget a dose of Relenza or Tamiflu, do not double the next dose. Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember as long as the next one is not due in a few hours. If the next dose is due in a few hours, then just carry on as you are supposed to – don't take any 'catch-up' doses.

Does the UK have enough antivirals?

The government has 23 million treatments of Tamiflu and 10.5 million treatments of Relenza. Orders of Tamiflu have been placed to increase UK supplies to 50 million doses, enough to treat 80% of the population.

Is one of the antivirals more appropriate for pregnant women and people with certain kidney conditions?

Relenza is an inhaled drug that will be used for pregnant women and people with certain kidney conditions who are unable to take Tamiflu. See Pregnancy and children.

I'm allergic to penicillin. Can I take antivirals?

Yes, it is safe for you to take antivirals if you have a penicillin allergy.

I am on warfarin. Can I take antivirals?

Yes, you should be able to take antivirals if you are on warfarin, but you should contact your GP for advice first.

Will antivirals be given to people without flu symptoms?

In most cases, no. Antivirals will generally only be given to people who have been diagnosed with swine flu.

Doctors should not offer antiviral medication as prophylaxis (prevention) to people close to patients unless they have serious existing health problems, such as cancer, or there are other special circumstances.

Will my child have nausea if they take Tamiflu?

As is the case with many medicines, nausea is a known side effect of Tamiflu in a small number of cases. Symptoms may lessen over the course of the treatment. It may help to take Tamiflu either with or immediately after food, and drinking some water may also lessen any feelings of nausea.

How are those with confirmed swine flu getting access to antivirals?

If antivirals are required, the National Pandemic Flu Service will provide you with an authorisation number, which can be used to collect antiviral medication from a local collection point (see How is swine flu infection diagnosed?). Alternatively, if you are in a high-risk group, your GP will advise you over the phone on how to collect your antivirals.

A healthy friend or relative can then pick up the antivirals for you from your local collection centre, usually a pharmacy or community centre.

Da ljudje kupujejo lastne protivirusnih zdravil?

Ne vlada dovolj protivirusnih zdravil za zdravljenje polovico prebivalstva, in to se bo povečala za pokritje 80 odstotkov kot dodatni varnostni ukrep. Zato bi morala biti na voljo protivirusna zdravila za vse, ki dobi slabo v pandemijo, in ni potrebe, da ljudje kupujejo sami.

Ali Tamiflu iti zastarela?

Ja. Na voljo bo datum izteka roka na embalaži. Vlada ima program, ki bo nadomestil vse potekel odmerke v tekoči sistem zalog.

Če vzamem protivirusno in neželene učinke, kdo naj rečem?

First, see your healthcare professional to check that you are ok. Then, report your reaction to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) through their new online system (links to external site).

This new webpage, based on the Yellow Card Scheme, helps the MHRA to monitor the safety of Tamiflu and Relenza.

Anyone who does not have access to the internet can ask their healthcare provider to send a report on their behalf.

When will there be a vaccine?

Vaccines are complex and difficult to produce in large numbers. However, the government has already signed contracts to get enough vaccine for the entire country as soon as it is available.

The first batches of vaccine will start to arrive in the autumn, but it will take several months to get enough for everyone. It will also take time to fully test the vaccine and to organise the vaccination of everyone in the country.

To reduce the impact of swine flu, the NHS is focusing on those at the greatest risk first (see Who will be a priority for vaccination with the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?).

Why does it take several months to produce a swine flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine production process is long and complicated. Production technology is labour-intensive. The government is working with two manufacturers, which is increasing chances of early development.

If other countries are also being given advance supply guarantees, will we get ours first?

The UK has a binding contractual agreement in place to ensure its supply.

Does the current seasonal flu vaccine work?

It is unclear as yet whether the current regular flu vaccine will offer any protection against swine flu.

How many stocks of seasonal vaccine are available?

The flu vaccine is produced each year for the seasonal flu. Discussions are ongoing with manufacturers about how much may still be available. However, the government has confirmed that there are 430,000 doses of vaccine available in the UK.

Who will be a priority for vaccination with the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?

A decision has not yet been made. The government is discussing this with independent scientific experts. Decisions will be made on the basis of the most up-to-date evidence about the severity and spread of the disease, with the aim of protecting the most vulnerable members of the public, protecting the capacity of the NHS to deal with people who are sick, and protecting staff who are placing themselves at most risk from contracting the virus.

The government will still aim to vaccinate everyone, but because the vaccine will have to be delivered over time, it is right that we start thinking now about groups to be prioritised.

Tisti, ki so že imeli prašičjo gripo še vedno treba cepiti?

Teoretično, tisti, ki so imeli prašičjo gripo, ne bo treba cepiti. Vendar pa, kot vlada trenutno zanašajo na klinično diagnozo za večino primerov, ne bo mogoče zlahka razlikovati tiste, ki so zagotovo imeli prašičjo gripo, zato bo na voljo cepivo za vsakogar. To je precej varno, da se cepijo tudi če ste že imeli prašičjo gripo.

Bo cepivo še vedno ljudem zagotovila zaščito, če prašičja gripa virus mutates od sedaj do jeseni?

At this stage, it is impossible to predict if or how the H1N1 swine flu virus will mutate (change). However, experiences with the H5N1 bird flu vaccine would suggest that an H1N1 vaccine would also provide a high level of immunity against closely related strains. The level of cross-protection is expected to be greatest for more closely related strains.

Does the NHS have enough syringes to administer the swine flu vaccine?

Yes, orders have been placed to ensure there are enough syringes to administer the vaccine.

What extra antibiotics have been purchased?

Orders have been placed for 15.2 million courses of antibiotics. They will play an important part in the response to the pandemic.

Why do you need antibiotics in a pandemic?

While antivirals may reduce complications, they are still likely to occur in the pandemic. Some of the most common include bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and lungs, such as pneumonia. Antibiotics are needed to treat these .

Antibiotics will be used to treat people in the community if they develop complications. In hospitals, antibiotics will be used to treat the sickest patients and may reduce the length of hospitalisation.

Are pregnant women more likely to catch swine flu?

Ja. Pregnant women are more susceptible to all infections, because their immune system is naturally suppressed in pregnancy. They are especially vulnerable to swine flu, as this virus is affecting younger age groups in particular.

Ali prašičja gripa predstavljajo posebna tveganja, pri nosečnicah?

Večina nosečnic s prašičjo gripo bo le blage simptome, kot večina drugih ljudi s prašičjo gripo. Vendar pa nosečnice imajo povečano tveganje za zaplete zaradi vse vrste gripe, saj je njihov imunski sistem naravno supressed v nosečnosti. Možni zapleti so pljučnica (okužba pljuč), oteženo dihanje in dehidracija, ki so bolj verjetno, da se zgodi v drugem in tretjem trimesečju.

Obstaja majhna možnost, da bodo ti zapleti povzročijo prezgodnje delo ali spontani splav. Zaenkrat še ni dovolj informacij, da vedo natančno, kako bi ti rojstni tveganja.

Kaj posebni varnostni ukrepi, lahko nosečnice trajalo?

Če ste noseči, lahko zmanjšajo tveganje za okužbo s preprečevanjem nepotrebnega potovanja in se izognili gneči, kjer je to mogoče. Noseče ženske bi morale tudi slediti splošen nasvet higiene (glej Kaj lahko storim?).

Če družinski član ali bližnji stik ima prašičjo gripo, lahko zdravnik predpiše protivirusno zdravilo (ti običajno Relenza) kot preventivno (preventivno) ukrepa. Relenza se jemlje s pomočjo inhalatorja in ne kot tablete. To pomeni, da kopiči v grlu in pljučih, vendar ne v krvi oziroma posteljice in ne sme vplivati ​​na otroka.

Če menite, da imate morda prašičjo gripo, pokličite svojega zdravnika za oceno takoj. Če zdravnik potrdi prašičjo gripo po telefonu, vam bo predpisal zdravilo, protivirusno, da v najkrajšem možnem času.

Če imate simptome prašičje gripe, opravljajo obiskujejo svoje predporodne sestanke, tako da lahko spremlja napredek pri nosečnosti.

Can I take antiviral drugs if I am pregnant?

Yes, on the advice of a doctor. The Department of Health has bought Relenza, an inhaled antiviral drug that treats flu without reaching the developing fetus. Relenza should not affect your pregnancy or your growing baby.

However, if your doctor or midwife thinks that a different medicine is needed (for instance, if you have unusually severe flu), you will be given Tamiflu instead.

An expert group reviewed the risk of antiviral treatment in pregnancy, and found it to be extremely small. It is much smaller than the risk posed by the symptoms of swine flu.

What are the possible side effects of Relenza?

Some people have had wheezing or serious breathing problems when they have used Relenza. It is therefore not recommended for people with asthma or COPD. Other possible side effectsinclude headaches, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

If you take an antiviral and have side effects, see your healthcare professional to check that you are ok. Then report your reaction to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) through their new new online system.

Can I take painkillers if I am pregnant?

You can take paracetamol to reduce fever and other symptoms; this is safe to take in pregnancy.

Vendar pa se nosečnice ne smejo jemati nesteroidna protivnetna zdravila (NSAID), kot so ibuprofen (Nurofen).

Bodo nosečnice dobili prednost za prašičja gripa?

To bo v jeseni pred prašičja gripa cepivo na voljo. Kadar je na voljo, bo smernice, na katerih skupine ljudi, ki so večjo prednost pri cepljenju. Oglejte Kdo bo prednostna naloga za cepljenje proti gripi s cepivom H1N1 prašičje?

Ali je cepivo varno za nosečnice?

Ja. There is no evidence of risk from vaccinating pregnant women with inactivated vaccines, such as the swine flu vaccine. The government's swine flu vaccination programme is underpinned by independent expert advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation and the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies, and their advice will be sought regarding the vaccination of pregnant women against swine flu.

Should I stop breastfeeding if I need to take antiviral drugs?

Women who are breastfeeding can continue to do so while receiving antiviral treatment. If a mother is ill, she should continue breastfeeding and increase feeding frequency. If she becomes too ill to feed, then expressing milk may still be possible. Antiviral drugs are excreted into breast milk in very small (insignificant) amounts.

How do I tell if my child has swine flu?

Call your GP immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 38°C or above or feels hot:

• tiredness
• headache,
• runny nose and sneezing,
• sore throat,
• shortness of breath,
• loss of appetite,
• vomiting and diarrhoea, or
• aching muscles, limb and joint pain.

If you are worried about your child, always call your GP for advice.

One thing you can do right now is to make sure you have a digital thermometer to take your child's temperature with.

If my child has swine flu, what should I do?

If your GP confirms that your child has swine flu, they should stay at home and you should treat their symptoms like any other cold or flu. Make sure they drink plenty of liquids, get lots of rest and take over-the-counter cold and flu remedies to help control their temperature. However, children under 16 must not be given aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing aspirin.

Your GP will tell you whether your child should also take antiviral drugs. Antivirals such as Tamiflu shorten the symptoms by about a day and can reduce the risk of complications. Antivirals are only effective if taken within 48 hours of symptoms starting. If you are worried about your child, call your GP immediately.

However, antivirals can also have side effects. If your child's swine flu symptoms are mild, you may not wish to give them antivirals. Your GP can advise you on this.

Can children take antivirals?

Yes, on the advice of a doctor. Tamiflu is safe for infants aged one and above, at a reduced dose. Relenza (an inhaler) can be used by children aged five and older under the supervision of an adult.

Can babies under the age of one take antivirals?

Tamiflu and Relenza are not licensed for use in babies under one. However, after evaluating all the available evidence, the European Medicines Agency has advised that babies may be treated with Tamiflu, considering that:

• the appropriate dosage to treat children aged under one is 2-3mg/kg twice daily for five days,
• children are preferably treated under medical supervision, and
• dilution of the capsule content can be used to prepare the dose.

Can my baby take Tamiflu as a preventative measure?

Whether babies not suffering from flu symptoms can take Tamiflu should be decided by an expert in the care of young children. The recommended course for prevention in the under-ones is 2mg/kg once a day for 10 days (but should not exceed 10 days).

The first line of protection for babies aged under one is respiratory and hand hygiene and frequent cleaning of surfaces, toys and equipment.

How do I get antiviral drugs for my child?

Your GP will tell you over the phone how you can pick up the antiviral medication. You should ask a flu friend (a friend or relative who does not have swine flu) to collect this for you.

Will children be first in line for the vaccine?

Scientists and doctors are still testing the vaccine and studying the swine flu virus. When the vaccine becomes available, the NHS will prioritise those who need to get it first. See Who will be a priority for vaccination with the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?

I'm on immunosuppressants. Am I more at risk from swine flu?

Ja. If you take immunosuppressants you have a greater risk of becoming infected with any virus, including swine flu, and will be less able to fight it off once you have it.

Will my dose of immunosuppressants be altered in the event of an outbreak?

Your doctor may advise that your dose of immunosuppressants needs to change. The appropriate dose will vary from patient to patient.

Ali lahko vzamem protivirusnih zdravil, če sem na imunosupresivi?

Da, če vaš zdravnik strinja, da je varna za vas, da Tamiflu ali Relenza.

Sem bolj v nevarnosti, lov prašičjo gripo, če imam HIV?

Verjetno ne. Čeprav je HIV okuži CD4 celice in zmanjšuje njihovo število in funkcijo, obstajajo tudi drugi deli imunskega sistema, ki so sposobni za boj proti gripi. Za več informacij obiščite spletno stran theTerrence Higgins Trust (povezave na zunanji strani).

Sem bolj verjetno, da trpijo zaradi zapletov, če imam proti virusu HIV in ulov prašičjo gripo?

Če imate majhno število celic CD4 (pod 200), ste morda bolj verjetno, da trpijo zaradi zapletov, kot so pljučnica s katero koli vrsto gripe, vključno s prašičjo gripo.

Can I take antivirals if I have mild to moderate kidney disease?

Ja. If you have stage one to three kidney disease, or your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is above 30, you will be treated as any other person would be. This means you can take Relenza or Tamiflu, if necessary.

Can I take antivirals if I have severe kidney disease?

You can take some but not necessarily all antivirals. If you have stage four of five kidney disease, or your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is below 30, you will probably be under the care of a kidney specialist. Relenza (an inhaler) is safe to take. If you find this tricky to use, your doctor may give you a reduced dose of Tamiflu tablets instead.

Bodo ljudje z dolgotrajnimi pogoji dobili prednost za prašičja gripa?

To bo mesecev pred prašičja gripa cepivo na voljo. Kadar je na voljo, bo smernice, na katerih skupine ljudi, ki so večjo prednost pri cepljenju. See Who will be a priority for vaccination with the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?

Are people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) more at risk from swine flu?

You are no more likely to catch swine flu than anyone else. However, if you do catch a respiratory infection, including swine flu, it may add to any breathing difficulties you may have.

What advice is there for people with asthma or COPD?

Your condition places you at greater risk if you catch the disease. It is therefore all the more important that you follow good hygiene practices (see 'What can I do') and react quickly if you develop flu-like symptoms (see 'What should I do if I think I'm infected').

Can I take antivirals if I have asthma or COPD?

Yes, Tamiflu is safe to take. However, Relenza (an inhaler) is usually not given to people with asthma as on rare occasions it can cause breathing complications.

I have diabetes. Am I at more at risk from swine flu?

Nahajate se ni bolj verjetno, da ulov prašičjo gripo kot kdorkoli drug. Vendar, če vam ga ujeti, se vam lahko koncentracija glukoze v krvi poveča in vaš sladkorna zdravljenje bo morda treba ustrezno prilagoditi.

Kaj naj naredim, če mi poveča glukoze v krvi?

Če se vam zdi vaša raven glukoze v krvi se je povečal, ali pa boste postali žejni in uriniranju več, pokličite zdravnika. Če ste na insulin in testiranje svoje glukoze v krvi, bo morda svetoval, da to stori bolj pogosto, tako da lahko prilagodil odmerek v skladu z rezultati. Če začnete na bruhanje ali postanejo vse bolj slabo, pokličite zdravnika v najkrajšem možnem času.

Ali obstaja kakšen nasvet za ljudi z obolenjem jeter?

If you have liver disease you are no more likely to catch swine flu than anyone else. If you do catch it, antivirals are safe to take. There is no interaction between these and other antivirals you may already be taking.

Can I take antivirals if I am on epilepsy treatment?

Ja. It is thought that antiviral treatments will not affect medicines taken to control epilepsy.

I look after someone who is very ill or disabled. What if I become too ill to care for them?

As a carer, you should probably begin planning for an emergency caring situation as soon as possible. The best way to get help with planning for a caring emergency is to arrange a carer's assessment from your local authority.

If you have time you may be able to arrange for formal respite care, but you may want to talk to friends, neighbours and relatives about forming a network of flu friends who can help out and look after you if you are ill.

For more information, go to the page on Advice for carers

Are older people more likely to catch swine flu?

It is not yet known, but most cases so far in the UK have been in those younger than 60. Some older people may have partial resistance to the swine flu virus, due to being exposed to a similar flu virus in a previous pandemic.

Are older people more at risk of complications if they do catch it?

Older and frail people are more likely to develop complications from any type of flu, and are generally less able to fight it off.

What advice are you giving to travellers?

Before travelling, they should check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) website for information specific to the country they are visiting. Those who do not have internet access can call the FCO's 24-hour advice line on 0845 850 2829.

We are about to go on holiday, what should we do?

Wherever you go on holiday, always take the same precautions that you do when at home. Know where you can get medical advice if you or your family feel unwell, and make sure you have over-the-counter medication for coughs and sneezes.

If you are going on holiday in the UK then you can contact the local GP surgery or call the National Pandemic Flu Service helpline on 0800 151 3100.

If you are travelling to Europe, make sure you have your free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to any necessary medical treatment, including for swine flu, during a visit to another European Economic Area country. You can get an EHIC application form from the Post Office or by calling 0845 606 2030. You can also apply online.

If you have swine flu, don't travel until after your symptoms have stopped.

Whenever you go abroad, always check the latest travel advice from the Foreign Office: www.fco.gov.uk.

What advice are you giving to people with flu who want to travel by plane?

The Health Protection Agency is advising anyone in the UK with flu symptoms not to travel until they are no longer infectious. Similarly, any British nationals abroad with flu who want to fly home should only travel when they are no longer infectious.

What if British nationals abroad ignore this advice and try to travel anyway? Won't they be putting other passengers at risk?

It is the discretion of the airline whether to carry a person with signs or symptoms of infectious disease. Any British national prevented from boarding flights when trying to return home from abroad can get advice from their nearest diplomatic mission.

Will people be screened when they arrive at their destination?

The FCO website states that medical screening for the swine flu virus has been introduced at several airports for passengers arriving on international flights, including China. In the section on China, the guidance states: “The Chinese government continues to place great emphasis on screening and surveillance, rapid detection, quarantine and treatment.”

What should I do if I become ill on holiday or on the flight home?

Make sure you check in advance so you know where you can get medical advice if you or your family feel unwell on holiday. And make sure you have over-the-counter medication for flu, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Remember that children should not take aspirin.

If you are travelling to Europe, make sure you have your free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to any necessary medical treatment, including for swine flu, during a visit to another European Economic Area country. You can get an EHIC application form from the post office, by calling 0845 606 2030, or by applying online.

If you do experience flu-like symptoms, keep away from public places to avoid spreading it. Then contact a health professional and tell them your symptoms.

If you become ill on your flight home, alert the cabin crew to your symptoms. There are procedures in place for dealing with passengers who become unwell on flights, and the airline will advise port health officials on the ground that a passenger requires a health assessment and may need treatment.

To access the Department of Health Swine Flu Information line when abroad, call 00 44 207 928 1010.

Will GPs have to certify people as having swine flu for travel insurance purposes?

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has confirmed that swine flu will be treated no differently from any other illness by travel insurers. People diagnosed with swine flu before they are due to travel abroad, and any immediate family members (spouse, parents and children, with some policies covering other relatives) due to travel with them, will be covered for the cost of holiday cancellation by their travel insurance.

Insurers usually require a doctor's certificate to confirm that the patient was unable to travel. The government welcomes the comments from the ABI that they would expect insurers to be flexible on the time it takes to obtain such a certificate and that they are considering what other forms of evidence might be acceptable.

Do I need extra medical insurance?

No. You should always have insurance when you travel abroad. You do not need extra insurance for swine flu.

There are lots of cases in America and Mexico. Is it safe to travel there?

Ja. Just make sure you know in advance where to get medical advice from. If you are not sure whether you can travel to a certain country, check the latest travel advice from the Foreign Office: www.fco.gov.uk.

Is it safe to use public transport now we are in a pandemic?

Ja. Public transport has not been closed during previous pandemics, and while there is a slightly higher risk to the public, this is no more than using other public places.

Anyone who has the flu or feels unwell should stay at home and not travel.

Will the government restrict travel within the UK?

The government is not planning to restrict travel within the UK unless it becomes necessary for public health reasons. Scientific modelling shows that internal travel restrictions would have little impact on the total number of people infected by flu. However, the public is advised to avoid non-essential travel, and anyone who has the flu or feels unwell should stay at home and not travel.

What happens to visitors to the UK if they are confirmed with swine flu during their stay?

Foreign nationals should not be treated any differently from UK nationals with regard to self-isolation or other recommended measures. People with symptoms of swine flu, including foreign nationals, are advised not to travel. Overseas visitors will not be charged for NHS hospital treatment for swine flu, including antivirals.

What does WHO Phase 6 mean?

The technical definition of Phase 6 is human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one World Health Organisation (WHO) region, with community level outbreaks in at least one other country in a different WHO region.

Is swine flu a mild infection and therefore no cause for concern?

It is too soon to assume it will be a mild infection. We don't know everything about the virus and are closely monitoring each case that comes up.

The flu virus changes very rapidly. It can pick up and swap genetic material, which dramatically changes it, increasing the severity of symptoms. The virus could change in the autumn, so we need to plan for this.

Will hospital capacity be adequate?

Most flu sufferers can be cared for appropriately at home. The UK has well-developed plans in place for managing extra demand on the healthcare system during the pandemic. For more information, see the guidelines on Managing demand and capacity in healthcare organisations (surge).

Is it safe to eat pig meat?

Ja. The WHO says there is no evidence that swine flu can be spread through eating meat from infected animals. However, it is essential to cook meat properly. A temperature of 70°C (158°F) would be sure to kill the virus. Pig meat includes pork, bacon, ham and pork products.

Are the reports that 65,000 people are going to die true?

It is wrong to suggest there will be a particular number of deaths each day. Scientific and clinical experts can use sophisticated modelling techniques to help us understand how the virus may behave, but that is all they can do: guide, not predict.

What happens if someone doesn't have a flu friend?

The government has been working with organisations such as the Red Cross to meet the needs of people who may be isolated or otherwise find it difficult to identify a flu friend.