Swine flu
So, we move on to the treatment phase of swine flu from the containment phase (http://www.rpsgb.org/flu/?dm_i=EQ,1D91,1SSR5,41Y7,1) and the usual decrease in cases seen in warm spells hasn’t materialised. In fact, the spread is accelerating not helped by rumours of so called “Swine flu parties” being held http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8125191.stm
There are also reports of fake tamiflu being available both “on the streets” and via dodgy online pharmacies. In fact, tamiflu has overtaken viagra as the drug of choice for junk emails this month http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8131911.stm
At the current rate of increase is there will be 100,000 new cases every day in the UK by the end of August which is a staggering figure and one which will have a dramatic impact in all area’s of work and life in general. As a locum pharmacist, taking time of work if you catch swine flu means a loss of income for a week which will be hard to on personal finances.
It’s inevitable that locum pharmacist will come in to contact with patients with Swine Flu sooner rather than later so it’s important that we all keep up to date with the latest guidance from the RPSGB, NHS WHO and also make sure you have lots of stock of paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen and tissues!
Good luck!
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