Swine flu shuts 400 pupils out of Boldon school

Jul 9 2009 by Nicola Juncar, The Journal

“This means people are likely to be repeatedly exposed to the virus in their everyday lives so such precautions would now be ineffective. ‘’

He asks that those affected stay home.

Elsewhere a pupil from Kingston Park Primary, Newcastle, is believed to have swine flu and is at home.

And a parent at St John’s Primary, in Benwell, Newcastle, is also said to have contracted the illness.

The school wrote to parents saying it will remain open to pupils.

But only 106 out of 170 pupils turned up yesterday.

Meanwhile, a carer and two children at Rose Villa Day Nursery, Whickham, are also thought to have caught the illness and are staying at home.

Advice

IF you think you have swine flu, check your symptoms online using the NHS flu symptom checker or call the Swine Flu information line on 0800 151-3513.

If you still think you may have swine flu, call your local GP – do not go to the GPs surgery or hospital in person. Your local GP will be able to tell you if you have swine flu over the phone. If they say you have swine flu they will give you a voucher number which your Flu Friend (the person caring for you) can use to pick up anti-viral drugs from the local collection centre.

This may be a local pharmacy or community centre. If you are still concerned, you can call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.