News & Important Issues
H1N1 Human Swine Flu Update
The 2010 Seasonal flu vaccine protects against swine flu as well as 2 other strains of influenza.
Human swine flue is now considered to be a mild illness in most people. Only people with underlying conditions will be tested
- Voluntary home isolation is recommended for those who have mild illness
- Contacts will no longer be isolated
People with underlying medical conditions and pregnant women are urged to seek medical attention if they have acute respiratory symptoms.
Additional information is also available at the Western Australian Department of Health Swine Flu website: http://www.health.wa.gov.au/swine_flu/home
However, at Rocky Bay, we still need to be mindful of following the standard infection control protocols at all times and to continue with a focus on early detection and treatment of people who may be vulnerable to severe outcomes.
Updated 20th July 2010







