Swine flu shouldn't be labelled 'mild'

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk It is too early to assume the swine flu outbreak is a mild infection just because no-one in the UK has died, England's chief medical officer says. Sir Liam Donaldson warned against complacency because flu viruses could change character "very rapidly". A new case of the H1N1 virus in England has taken the confirmed UK total to 28, the Department of Health said. Leaflets suggesting ways people can treat and prevent catching swine flu have begun dropping through doors. We must not be complacent. We know that flu viruses can change their character very rapidly as they move through populations See a map of swine flu cases in the UK SWINE FLU ADVICE Use clean tissues when you cough or sneeze Bin tissues after use Wash hands with soap, hot water or gel NHS: Important Information About Swine Flu [118 KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader Download the reader here