Flu prevention & treatment

Amidst the panic and confusion surrounding swine flu, Radius Pharmacy can help you with practical tips for personal hygiene, managing flu in the home, workplace or when travelling. You will find out all you need to know right here on how to stay well during the pandemic.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an influenza pandemic and has raised the level of alert to phase six. This means there is global spread of the virus, but it does not say anything about how serious it is. Because this virus is new, people have no immunity to it so it will spread more quickly and widely than the seasonal flu. In addition there is no vaccine to protect against this virus. The pandemic situation could mean lots of people become sick at the same time and this could have a big impact on our day-to-day lives, and place considerable pressure on health services.

You must be prepared to take care of yourself and others at home. You shouldn’t make trips out in public while you are sick, so need to have at least a week's supply of:

• alcohol-based hand rubs
• paracetamol
• tissues
• food
• medical supplies

Please see below for the full range of recommended products.

It will be difficult to tell the difference between seasonal flu and swine flu. Most people will experience a mild to moderate illness and will be able to manage the symptoms at home, if they are well prepared.

Amidst all the panic and confusion around the swine flu, Radius Pharmacy has put together a range of practical advice including: