The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed that travel restrictions are not the most effective way of preventing swine flu spreading.
No restrictions have been placed on travel to any specific country due to the Swine Flu pandemic .
Moreover, the WHO are suggesting that travellers at risk of complications from any kind of flu and those with chronic conditions (like diabetes, heart disease, lung disease,) the elderly, pregnant women and children under two, ought to discuss any risks associated with travel with their health care provider prior to making the decision to travel.
When travelling acquaint yourself with health advice in the country of travel, paying specific attention to local government as well as public health announcements regarding movement restrictions or prevention recommendations.
For example, in Ireland the public health advice is that you avoid close contact with those who have a fever, are sneezing or have a cough and abide by the safety precautions already in place, such as, washing your hands regularly and covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing.
Should you become ill when abroad do not fly home until you have recovered.
Moreover, should you become ill on a flight inform the cabin crew.
Restricting Travel is Not the Most Effective Way of Stopping Swine FLu
Thu, 06 Aug 2009
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