Swine flu - useful information for RCN members
Published: 28 April 2009
The situation surrounding the swine influenza outbreak is still unfolding.
RCN members concerned about swine influenza should seek guidance from the Health Protection Agency website.
The Health Protection Agency website also contains up to date information on the swine influenza outbreak and is a useful resource for further information.
The situation is continuously changing and RCN members are encouraged to seek the most up to date information and advice which the RCN will endeavour to place on this website.
Further information
Read Pandemic flu: human resources guidance for the NHS on the Department of Health website.
An NHS Direct help line has been established, which has an adult and paediatric algorithm in place for call staff to use. Read NHS Direct's Swine flu Q&A.
Read the updated TUC Pandemic flu - guidance for unions.
Go to International Society for Infectious Diseases website for an international perspective and daily update on the swine influenza outbreak.