This page contains links to Information, guidance and advice on Swine Flu.

Recent Statements

Read a Statement from the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey

Read a Statement from Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Elizabeth Mitchell

Public Information Campaign

To keep the public informed, a mass public health campaign went live on Thursday 30 April with print, TV and radio adverts.

Learn More about this campaign

UK Preparedness

Northern Ireland, along with the rest of the UK has been preparing for a flu pandemic for the last five years and is among the most prepared countries in the world.
Read more about UK Preparedness

View the information Leaflet

Travel Advice

The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to Mexico. For other countries the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is keeping their advice under constant review. For the latest advice, please visit their website at www.fco.gov.uk/en

Businesses

Advice to businesses and employers can be found at:

www.nidirect.gov.uk

Eating Pork

Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine flu from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe.

Key Websites

FAQ's

For frequently asked questions, please see: www.nidirect.gov.uk