Human influenza pandemic: frequently asked questions
This page carries the latest question and answers from the DCSF. See the latest updates or the emergency planning guidance for further information. The questions below are ordered around topics as follows; click on the underlined headings to read them:
- Schools
- Early years and childcare
- Local authorities (now including vaccination of social care workers)
- Parents
- Examinations
- Miscellaneous: extended schools services, bullying and education maintenance allowance (EMA)
Where to find more information
The most accurate public information on the current situation can be found here:
- DirectGov: Swine flu
- Health Protection Agency
- Swine Flu Information Line: 0800 1513 513
If you or a family member have flu-like symptoms, you can contact the National Pandemic Flu Service for assessment and, where appropriate, authorisation to collect antivirals, on 0800 1513 100 or through the National Pandemic Flu Service website.
See the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) for information and advice for HE and FE institutions.
See the specific guidance for FE colleges and HE institutions on infection control on TeacherNet.
Refer to the guidance on infection control and supporting learning during a flu pandemic outbreak on TeacherNet.
See the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for pandemic flu guidance when travelling overseas.
For emergency procedures for school visits see chapter 10 of the Health and safety of pupils on educational visits guidance.
The Catch It, Bin It, Kill It campaign material is on the Department of Health website.
For further information about residential childcare, see the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care (NCERCC) website.
Information on school bullying is available on TeacherNet.
See Directgov for advice and guidance for parents.
Last updated 9 December 2009
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