All the latest news stories and information on Swine Flu from the Prestwich and Whitefield Guide

Health bosses urge residents to have flu jab

12:06pm Wednesday 14th October 2009

HEALTH bosses in Bury are urging anyone eligible for the flu jab to make sure they have the vaccine.

Swine flu drug 'can harm children'

12:45pm Tuesday 11th August 2009

Children should not be given the anti-viral drug Tamiflu to combat swine flu, Oxford University researchers have said.

Senior doctor urges public to appoint a 'flu friend'

1:28pm Monday 3rd August 2009

A SENIOR Bury doctor is urging people to appoint a “flu friend” in case they become ill.

Swine flu: Peers condemn ministers

1:18pm Tuesday 28th July 2009

The Government has failed to offer reassurance that NHS services can deal with an expected "second wave" of swine flu in the autumn, peers have said.

Work hours opt-out urged for swine flu doctors

1:28pm Monday 27th July 2009

The Government should suspend EU rules which say doctors can only work 48 hours a week, campaigners said today.

Urgent meeting to discuss swine flu impact on tourism

1:26pm Monday 27th July 2009

Shadow tourism minister, Tobias Ellwood, said he will hold an urgent meeting to discuss the impact of swine flu on British tourism.

Communion wine ban in Lancashire to curb swine flu

11:33am Monday 27th July 2009

COMMUNION wine has been banned in Lancashire churches in a bid to help stop the spread of swine flu.

Appeal for calm as swine flu spreads

12:00pm Saturday 25th July 2009

A TOTAL of 700 people in Bury have been given anti-viral drugs for suspected swine flu in the last six days.

Heath chiefs ready for a swine flu outbreak

10:10am Thursday 18th June 2009

HEALTH experts in Bury say they have plans in place to tackle swine flu in the event of an outbreak in the borough.

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