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Also in May:
- Drug deaths
- Swine flu statement - 1 May 2009 15:35
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 2 May 2009 17:13
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 3 May 2009 14:15
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 4 May 2009 15:30
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 5 May 2009 16:07
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 6 May 2009 16:16
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 7 May 2009 15:37
- Flu story - correction - 7 May 2009
- Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 8 May 2009 14:40
- Patient data loss
- Towards scarless surgery - a first at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Infection control measures rolled out in Elgin hospital
- C.diff Update Dr Gray's, Elgin: May 14
- C.diff, Dr Gray's, Elgin - advice line set up
- Dr Gray's, Elgin - C.diff Update - May 15
- C.diff Dr Gray's, Elgin: May 16 update
- C.diff Dr Gray's, Elgin: May 17 Update
- C.diff Dr Gray's, Elgin: May 18 Update
- C.diff Dr Gray's, Elgin: May 19 Update
- C.diff Dr Gray's - Update 20 May 2009
- C.diff, Dr Gray's - Update 21 May 2009
- C.diff Outbreak, Dr Gray's, Elgin - Update 22 May 2009
- C.diff outbreak Dr Gray's - Update 25/5/09
- The Eden Unit
- Members required for NHS Ethics Committee
- Do you 'know who to turn to' when you're ill?
- Aberdeen hosts major diabetes conference
- C.diff outbreak Dr Gray's - Update 26/5/09
- The Eden Unit: Scotland's first NHS inpatient eating disorders unit opens
- Invitation to 'Eat, Play and Grow Well' in Aberdeen
- Coffee morning benefits Assisted Reproductive Unit, ARI
- C.diff outbreak Dr Gray's - Update 29/05/09
- NHS Grampian Board - 2 June 2009
3 May 2009
NHSG/55/09
Influenza A (H1N1) statement - 3 May 2009 14:15
NHS Grampian can today (Sunday 3 May) report that a total of 4 people, resident in Grampian, are currently being tested for possible influenza A (H1N1).
The clinical condition of these 4 people is not giving any cause for concern. All 4 have been asked to stay at home and they are being closely monitored.
Medical Director, Dr Roelf Dijkhuizen said, "The people of Grampian should remain calm, but also be vigilant, particularly with regard to good hygiene. Good hygiene has a very important role to play in preventing the spread of infections and we should all be aware of the practical actions we can take, including:
- using a tissue to cover your mouth when coughing and/or sneezing, disposing of the tissue promptly and then washing your hands
- washing hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing, sneezing and using tissues
- avoiding touching your mouth, eyes and nose unless you have recently cleaned your hands
- using normal household detergent and water to clean surfaces frequently touched by hands
- An alcohol hand rub, which kills the flu virus within 30 seconds could be used as an alternative for cleaning hands which are visibly clean"
Further information is available through the Scottish Government website
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health and the Health Protection Scotland website
www.hps.scot.nhs.uk
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