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Swine flu and schools

On these pages you can find advice, procedures and guidance on dealing with swine flu at school and during school trips, planning for pandamic flu, reducing the spread of the virus as well as contact information.

Swine flu helpline closed

The National Pandemic Flu Service, set up to offer online and telephone assessments, has now closed.

The decline in swine flu cases means the service is no longer needed, although it can be reinstated within seven days if a new wave of infections emerges. People showing swine flu symptoms are now advised to stay at home and contact their GP, who will be able to assess them.

NHS hospitals and GPs are continuing to vaccinate young children and adults facing the greatest risk of complications. Patients will be contacted by their GPs if they fall into one of the at-risk categories.

Further information from the NHS (link to NHS website)

Please choose from the following options:

Good hygiene

How everyone can play their part by practising good hygiene.

Slow the spread

Cleaning regimes, letter for informing parents (multiple languages), advice and guidance to staff and parents of pupils with flu-like symptoms.

Swine flu at school

HPA guidance on dealing with swine flu at school, school closure and reporting procedures.

School trips

Guidance on what schools should consider when planning for school trips and off-site activities.

10% absence? Inform us

Monitor your schools absence from the beginning of term and inform us when 10% of pupils and staff are absent.

Vaccine and news

Latest NHS news, vaccination programme and obtaining antivirals.

Useful links and documents

To help you plan for and deal with pandemic flu and for further swine flu information.

Contact us

For further information and advice - contact details of schools incidents desk, NHS direct and swine flu information line.