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Bangor University: Information on Swine Flu

The aim of these web pages is to help answer any queries that staff or students at Bangor University may have regarding the current outbreak of swine flu. They will be updated as further information is received.

What is the University doing in response to the current Swine Flu outbreak?

The Registrar's Office is responsible for co-ordinating general advice and guidance on emergency planning and also specific guidance on the Swine Flu outbreak.

General advice was issued to staff and students in April 2009 based on the latest information provided from the Health Protection Agency and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The University is responding to the current situation in accordance with its Pandemic Preparedness Plan. A Pandemic Response Group has been established and it is overseeing the various elements of the University's pandemic preparedness plan and is monitoring and responding as required to the on-going outbreak and staff and students will receive further updates as necessary.

Please email swineflu@bangor.ac.uk with any further queries you may have.

Updates

Update 1 (April 2009)

Further Information

These frequently asked questions were created to help answer any queries you may have about how the current outbreak of swine flu may affect either your work or your study at Bangor University.

Staff: General FAQs

Staff: Guidance for Line Managers

Students

General Queries

If you have any general queries about the current outbreak (not specifically about your work or study at Bangor University) such as questions about the virus, best practice on control precautions or whether you can go on holiday or on business to particular countries please consult either the Health Protection Agency or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office websites.

NHS Direct Wales also have a Swine Flu Q&A which offers further guidance.

Background Information on the Current Swine Flu Outbreak

Human cases of swine flu were first reported in Mexico and certain areas of the United States. Other countries have subsequently been identified as affected. A list of affected countries can be found on the World Health Organisation website.

Symptoms

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu infection. The University's Occupational Health Practitioner has put together a guide to Swine Flu symptoms which can be found here.

If you believe you may be exhibiting these symptoms you should contact your own doctor by phone or alternatively seek advice from NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47.

Useful Websites

Government Swine Flu Information Leaflet

Directgov Swine Flu Information

Welsh Assembly Government Information on Swine Flu

National Public Health Service for Wales

NHS Direct Wales: Swine Flu Information

Page last updated 10th November 2009