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One Ayrshire and Arran patient is being investigated with a possible case of Swine Flu.
But risk to the public from Swine Flu ?remains low? says MSP Adam Ingram.
The patient had visited one of the affected areas of the United States.
In line with guidance issued by Health Protection Scotland they are being treated with anti-viral drugs at home.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran advise anyone who has flu-like symptoms and has recently returned, or been in close contact with someone visiting the affected areas to stay at home and contact their GP or NHS 24 for further advice.
A spokeswoman for the health board said: ?Swine flu, which has occurred in Mexico and parts of the US, is a virus that appears to be able to be transmitted from human to human.
"As with any virus infection, good hygiene is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection. Frequent handwashing, keeping surfaces clean, and covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, are fundamental steps we can all take to prevent any infection spreading.?
MSP Adam Ingram said: ?Although we have had two confirmed cases in Scotland, we are not in a pandemic situation and the level of threat to public health remains low. It?s vital that members of the public can readily access reliable and trustworthy information about swine flu.
?I would encourage people in South and East Ayrshire to take heed of the adverts and leaflets coming their way this week on precautionary measures?.
NHS 24 is currently receiving around 18 per cent more calls than forecast. While around eight per cent of these calls are related to swine flu, only a small number relate to people with flu-like symptoms who have returned from affected areas.
Advice from the World Health Organisation advises taking basic precautions to help stop the spread of germs, such as hand washing and covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/new...5/01/386941-suspected-swine-flu-investigated/
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But risk to the public from Swine Flu ?remains low? says MSP Adam Ingram.
The patient had visited one of the affected areas of the United States.
In line with guidance issued by Health Protection Scotland they are being treated with anti-viral drugs at home.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran advise anyone who has flu-like symptoms and has recently returned, or been in close contact with someone visiting the affected areas to stay at home and contact their GP or NHS 24 for further advice.
A spokeswoman for the health board said: ?Swine flu, which has occurred in Mexico and parts of the US, is a virus that appears to be able to be transmitted from human to human.
"As with any virus infection, good hygiene is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection. Frequent handwashing, keeping surfaces clean, and covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, are fundamental steps we can all take to prevent any infection spreading.?
MSP Adam Ingram said: ?Although we have had two confirmed cases in Scotland, we are not in a pandemic situation and the level of threat to public health remains low. It?s vital that members of the public can readily access reliable and trustworthy information about swine flu.
?I would encourage people in South and East Ayrshire to take heed of the adverts and leaflets coming their way this week on precautionary measures?.
NHS 24 is currently receiving around 18 per cent more calls than forecast. While around eight per cent of these calls are related to swine flu, only a small number relate to people with flu-like symptoms who have returned from affected areas.
Advice from the World Health Organisation advises taking basic precautions to help stop the spread of germs, such as hand washing and covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/new...5/01/386941-suspected-swine-flu-investigated/
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