Swine flu

Find the latest information about swine flu, what symptoms to check for and advice from the health authorities in Kent.

You can find all the latest information about swine flu on the DirectGov website or call 0800 1 513 100.

People who have swine flu symptoms will be given a unique access number and told where their nearest antiviral collection point is. They should then ask a flu friend - a friend or relative who doesn't have swine flu - to go and pick up their antivirals from their nearest antiviral collection point. The flu friend must show their own ID as well as that of the patient.

Contact your doctor directly if:

  • you have a serious underlying illness
  • you are pregnant
  • you have a sick child under one year old
  • your condition suddenly gets much worse
  • your condition is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child)

The swine flu pages on the DirectGov website also have information about:

  • swine flu symptoms and who is most at risk
  • treatment and prevention
  • pregnant women and parents
  • doctor's sick notes and statutory sick pay
  • travel advice for people with swine flu

Local health information

For local health information visit:

Contact us

Kent County Council
Sessions House
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

Envelopekenthealthwatch @kent.gov.uk

Telephone 08458 247 103