Flu Protection

Many of us may become ill

There are around 61 million people in the UK. The Cabinet Office (a key UK Government department) is concerned that at least 50% of the population could become ill in another flu pandemic. The Government are encouraging the use of the swine flu vaccine; however statistics have shown that despite this, uptake on the swine flu vaccine has been low. More recently, supplies of the vaccine have been running low in some areas.  Anti-viral medication provides another alternative.

Medication may be in short supply

If you are one of the unlucky ones to fall ill during another pandemic flu outbreak, you may not be able to get antiviral medication from your GP or the NHS. And if you are worried about having a vaccine, or are unable to gain access to the vaccine due to the recent shortage, our plan gives you access to antiviral medication as and when you need it.

The flu virus spreads quickly

H1N1 is a new virus so many people do not have any natural immunity; even young, healthy adults, who do not usually fall ill with seasonal flu, could be in danger.

It is an air bourne virus and spreads rapidly.  

Contact can occur by direct bodily contact (such as kissing) or touching something with virus on it (such as shaking hands with someone who has the flu) and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Respiratory droplets are generated by a person coughing or sneezing and can be propelled right into your eyes, nose or mouth over short distances. These droplets are minute and can not be seen with the naked eye.

Adults are be able to infect others one day before getting symptoms and up to one week after getting sick. Children can be infectious even longer, sometimes up to several weeks. That means that you can give someone the flu before you know you're sick as well as while you are sick.

Protect yourself and your loved ones from pandemic flu.  To secure your own private supply of antiviral medication for use in a pandemic flu outbreak order now.