It is important that as swine flu spreads, you know the symptoms of the disease so you can recognise it in yourself and others at an early stage. Please read this page and consider your symptoms carefully before using the National Pandemic Flu Service mentioned below. So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu. Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms. If you or a member of your family has a fever or high temperature (over 38°C/100.4°F) and
Two or more of the following symptoms, you may have swine flu:
unusual tiredness,
headache,
runny nose,
sore throat,
shortness
of breath or cough,
loss of appetite,
aching muscles,
diarrhoea or
vomiting.
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Britain's swine flu outbreak is slowing down, possibly as the result of a "lucky break" in
the way the virus has behaved, the chief medical officer said today
