Swine Flu Communications
Latest Information
For the latest information about Swine Flu go to the nidirect website.
Antiviral Prophylaxis Guidance on the use of prophylaxis with antiviral medicines during the H1N1 (Swine Flu) pandemic
Swine flu - guidance for planners
Following further analysis and modelling by scientists and SAGE, the swine flu planning assumptions have been further revised. The new guidance is based on the latest scientific understanding of the swine flu virus, drawing on our own experience to date and the southern hemisphere's experience of winter.
Communication
The CMO and CEHO have released urgent communications regarding Swine Flu and advice on respiratory and infection control precautions. These can be accessed through the links below:
- HSS(MD) 58/2009 10 December 2009 (PDF 303KB)
Swine Influenza (H1N1): Revised dosage schedule for Pandemrix Vaccine for children aged over 6 months and below 10 years - HSS(MD) 57/2009 24 November 2009 (PDF 298KB)
Dosage of Oseltamivir in children under 6 months of age in the Swine Flu Pandemic - HSS(MD) 56/2009 24 November 2009 (PDF 313KB)
Swine Influenza (H1N1): Phase two of the Vaccination Programme - CEHO letter - 21 October 2009 (PDF 274KB)
Infection Control Guidance for Funeral Directors - HSS(MD) 49/2009 21 October 2009 (PDF 340KB)
Assessment, Follow up and Vaccination of patients who are particularly vunerable to the complications of Swine Flu - HSS(MD) 48/2009 20 October 2009 (PDF 282KB)
Maintaining the supply of medicines to patients during a Pandemic Surge - HSS(MD) 47/2009 15 October 2009 (PDF 343KB)
Launch Date for H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination Programme 2009 - 2010 and additional details on Vaccine Dosage - HSS(MD) 44/2009 6 October 2009 (PDF 395KB)
Further Update on Pandemic (Swine) Influenza Vaccination Programme 2009
PLEASE NOTE THIS SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS LETTERS - HSS(MD) 40/2009 28 September 2009 (PDF 305KB)
Update on treatment of Swine Flu - HSS(MD) 37/2009 14 August 2009 (PDF 325KB)
Update on Pandemic (Swine) Influenza Vaccination Programme 2009 - HSS (MD) 35/2009 29 July 2009 (PDF 246KB)
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on the provision of Healthcare in a Primary and Community Care setting in Northern Ireland - HSS (MD) 34/2009 29 July 2009 (PDF 317KB)
A/H1N1 Pandemic Influenza (Swine Flu) in Northern Ireland: Further Update - HSS (MD) 30/2009 10 July 2009 (PDF 324KB)
Swine Flu - Treatment Phase: Additional Information and Guidance for use in Northern Ireland - HSS (MD) 29/2009 2 July 2009 (PDF 326KB)
Swine Flu - Move from Containment to Treatment - HSS (MD) 28/2009 1 July 2009 (PDF 296KB)
Pandemic Influenza A(H1N1) Vaccination Programme - HSS (MD) 27/2009 29 June 2009 (PDF 317KB)
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on preparing Maternity Services - HSS (MD) 26/2009 26 June 2009 (PDF 1MB)
Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak - Management of Patients with a Flu-Like Illness - HSS (MD) 25/2009 26 June 2009 (PDF 248KB)
Preparations for Pandemic Influenza (RCP June 2009) - HSS (MD) 24/2009 12 June 2009 (PDF 301KB)
Interim Policy on Patients who should be considered for possible testing for Influenza A (H1NI) - HSS (MD) 19/2009 14 May 2009 (PDF 310KB)
Access to Antivirals for treatment of cases of swine flu and prophylaxis of close contacts - HSS (MD) 17/2009 30 April 2009 (PDF 303KB)
Swine Flu - Further Communication - HSS (MD) 16/2009 - 25 April 2009 (PDF 306KB)
Swine Flu - USA & Mexico
Generic advice on Pandemic Influenza Planning.
Latest overseas travel advice
The latest overseas travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and advice for people entering Northern Ireland with Influenza type symptoms is available by clicking on the link below.
Advice for Hajj pilgrims from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is also available by clicking on the link below.
Additional Information
Additional information can be found at the following websites:
