If you have flu-like symptoms and have recently returned from swine-flu affected countries, or been with someone who has please:

• Stay at home to limit contact with others and contact your GP by phone or NHS Direct on 0845 4647
• Do not go into your GP surgery, or to a hospital, as you may spread germs to others.

Unless you have flu-like symptoms and/or are being tested for swine flu, there is no need to stop your normal everyday activities, such as going to work or school.

 The single most effective action the public can take to protect themselves and

others from infection is correct respiratory and hand hygiene practice.

 These simple steps will have a major role to play in slowing the spread of any strain of influenza. Children should be encouraged to follow this advice.

 Reduce the risk of catching or spreading flu:

• CATCH IT - Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Always cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
• BIN IT - Germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.
• KILL IT - Hands transfer germs to everything you touch. Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully. Wash you hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of germs. Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.

 To read the latest official advice and find out about the simple steps you can

take to help protect yourself and others www.nhs.uk or call the Swine Flu

information Line on 0800 1 513 513. Further information about swine flu can

also be found on the HPA website www.hpa.org.uk/swineflu

The Stop Smoking drop-in clinics

They will be at the following times:

Tuesday 6 to 7.30pm                      Wednesday 12 to 2 pm

Please phone 077956 390 845 for information or appointments outside these times.

Want to stop SMOKING?

Free NHS advice and support is available, NRT (patches etc) also available and free to people exempt form paying prescription charges.

Phone the East Sussex Stop Smoking Service: 0800 917 8896