The Health Protections Agency (HPA) has confirmed that one pupil at Wells Primary School and one pupil at Snaresbrook Primary School in Redbridge have contracted swine flu.The first pupil fell sick more than a week ago and is recovering well following prescription of the antiviral tamiflu. A second case was reported today (Monday).
HPA guidance is that schools should not close. The virus is now circulating at a community level and closing specific buildings will not contain its spread.
Children who do fall ill should be kept at home until they have recovered. Parents should keep schools informed of the nature of the child’s illness.
The Borough already has a good supply of antiviral drugs and these are readily available to patients diagnosed with swine flu. Anyone feeling ill should ring their GP or ring the national helpline on 0800 1513 513.
People should not book an appointment with their GP as effective diagnosis can be made over the phone.
NHS Redbridge is reinforcing the importance of personal hygiene to restrict the spread of any infection including disposing of used tissues in a lidded bin, wiping down communally used surfaces such as door handles and table tops and washing hands before eating food and after using the toilet.
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