The swine flu pandemic is spreading rapidly around the globe, the UK is the worst hit country outside Mexico and America with over 100,000 reported cases and 31 deaths.
Last week the government launched a national flu pandemic service offering self diagnosis over the internet or via a swine flu help line. When the service went live it was receiving 2,600 hits a second, 5500 doses of antiviral treatment were given out in the first day.
Experts are predicting 1 in 3 could contract the virus in the UK equivalent to 18 million people, with a possible death toll of 65,000 over the winter months.
You can keep up to date with the latest developments, breaking news and advice from the NHS at www.SwineFluBritain.co.uk
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