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Health Information and Self Care Advice for Scotland
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Yes.
The swine flu A (H1N1) virus is contagious and can be spread between people.
It is still unclear how easily the virus spreads between people.
General hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including the swine flu virus. This includes:
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
- Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
- Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing 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 (such as door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
Useful Resources
- Swine flu vaccinations
- Swine flu - Advice for pregnant women
- British Sign Language information on swine flu
- Swine flu information leaflet - alternative or translated versions
- Swine flu vaccinations information leaflet - alternative or translated versions
- Scottish Government - swine flu
- Scottish Government fast briefing - quick Q & A's on swine flu
- Seasonal Flu information
- Health Protection Scotland
- NHS Choices (information for people living in England)
- NHS Direct Wales (information for people living in Wales)
- DHSSPS (information for people living in Northern Ireland)
- Travel Advice