University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

Swine flu is the common name that has been given to a new strain of influenza. It is thought to have originated in pigs, but this is not known for certain.

The most common symptoms are fever, sore throat, diarroea, headache, feeling generally unwell and a dry cough, in short symptoms very similar to seasonal influenza. Most cases reported have been relatively mild, with recovery within a week, even without special treatment.

Any student at UCP Marjon diagnosed with Swine Flu is asked to contact Student Support by telephone or email as soon as possible.

More information can be found by visiting 

• National Pandemic Flu Service
• NHS Direct
• Direct Gov
• BBC News
• Health Protection Agency
• Department of Health

Telephone Helplines
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
National Pandemic Flu Service: 0800 1 513 100 or text phone: 0800 1516 200
National Flu Information Line (General background information): 0800 1 513 513

Advice and guidance regarding travelling overseas visit the

• Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• NHS Direct
• World Health Organistation