SWINE flu, or the H1N1 strain, is included in this year’s flu vaccine, and is one of the main viruses circulating this winter.
It is particularly recommended that people in high-risk groups, such as pensioners, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions, take up the offer of having the jab to protect themselves.
Despite the current problems, health chiefs say these people should still contact their GP to get vaccinated, if they have not already done so.
People with H1N1 flu typically have a fever or high temperature (over 38°C or 100.4°F) and may have aching muscles, sore throat or a dry cough.
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