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Seasonal flu
Where to get advice on how to avoid flu, what to do if you get it and information on what happens if flu spreads.
About flu
Flu is highly contagious and is spread by coughs and diseases. It is not the same as having a common cold and you can catch it all year round, although it is much more common in the winter.
You find information on flu, including how to recognise the symptoms of flu, the causes of flu and how to treat flu, on the NHS Choices website.
Major outbreaks of flu
If there is a major outbreak of flu, you will find information and advice on a number of websites, including NHS Choices and the following:
Department of Health
The Department of Health is the Government department for public health, the NHS and social care in England.
Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency protects public health by providing support and advice to the NHS, councils, the emergency services, the government and other agencies.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Resilience Forum
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Resilience Forum brings together the emergency services, councils and other organisations to deal with major emergencies and incidents, including large-scale flu outbreaks.
External links
Contacts
Health and safety
healthandsafety@rushmoor.gov.uk
Tel: 01252 398169
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