Be prepared - now is the time to choose your 'Flu Friends'
Relatives, neighbours and friends can all be ‘Flu Friends’ who will collect medicines, food and other supplies if you get swine flu so that you do not have to leave home. Preventing Twyford people with the virus from going outdoors will help restrict the potential spread of flu.
It is a good idea for each Twyford person to identify up to five ‘Flu Friends’ because an ill or unavailable ‘Flu Friend’ cannot help you, but having at least one is very important.
In addition, you could consider becoming a Twyford ‘Flu Friend’ to a neighbour who may live alone, family members that might need help, or offer yourself as a ‘Flu Friend’ through networks that may be set up by local organisations, such as churches or parish councils.
What to do now?
• Identify your Twyford ‘Flu Friend(s)’ and check that they are happy to help you.
• Download and complete the ‘Preparing Your Home’ form now and keep it in a safe place e.g. on the fridge or by the phone.
• Anyone collecting antiviral drugs will need to produce some identification. A list of what is acceptable can be found here along with more information about making the most of ‘Flu Friends’
• Make sure you know where your ID (see list of options on the ‘Flu Friend’ form) is located in case your flu friend needs to collect medicines for you.
• Think about Twyford neighbours who may live alone or family members that might need help and offer to be their ‘Flu Friend’
If you have flu like symptoms, stay at home. If you can go online, check your symptoms on the NHS Choices website or the NHS Direct website, then call your GP or NHS Direct 0845 46 47 if necessary. Do not go to A&E.
NHS Berkshire West ~ Twyford
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