Get health advice for pregnant women and tips for parents to keep your child safe from swine flu. Find out how you can help your child’s school or childcare provider minimise the risks.
Health Advice for Pregnant Women
While most pregnant women with swine flu will only have mild symptoms, there is a higher risk of complications.
If you are pregnant and think you may have swine flu, or have a sick child under one year old, call your GP.
For further details, including health advice issued by the government's Chief Medical Officer, go to Advice for Parents and Pregnant Women on the Directgov website, and Questions and Answers on the NHS website.
Swine Flu and Schools - Advice for Parents
Go to the Health Protection Agency website for swine flu advice about schools and children, including:
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Why does swine flu seem to be particularly affecting children and young adults?
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What should I do if my child has symptoms of swine flu?
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Why is the school still open if there are children with swine flu?
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Is it better for my child to catch this now to develop some immunity in case this comes back more seriously?
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What can schools and parents do to slow the spread?
You can also download an advice leaflet for the public - Swine Flu and Schools on the Health Protection Agency website.
You can find advice about the effects on National Curricular tests and exams on the Directgov website.
East Sussex County Council, the local education authority, will publish details of any school closures in East Sussex on their website.
