Hereford Times | Swine Flu

NHS Direct suspected swine flu but Mollie Jenkins from Kington actually had appendicitis

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:32:52 +0100

A MOTHER says fears over swine flu could have cost the life of her daughter, who ended up screaming in agony.

Swine flu rates continue to fall

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:01:44 +0100

CASES of swine flu are continuing to fall, according to NHS West Midlands.

More pharmacies to dispense swine flu antivirals in Herefordshire

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:39:40 +0100

NHS Herefordshire has confirmed that the county has sufficient supplies of antivirals and has increased from six to nine the number of local pharmacies who can dispense medicine for people diagnosed by the National Pandemic Flu Service or local GPs.

Helpline had eased the strain on county GPs

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100

John Burnett, Herefordshire Council press officer, said the helpline had eased the strain on county GPs, but said the number of cases was still low.

Pensioner is told to take a 170-mile trip for Tamiflu

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100

AN EAST Anglian pensioner wanting anti-viral drugs was told to get them in Ross-on-Wye.

Fund-raiser covers up

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100

A HEREFORD woman who bared all for charity has been forced to cover up after getting swine flu.

Swine flu rates fall

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:38:45 +0100

NHS West Midlands has reported that cases of swine flu have continued to spread across the region this week.

Helpline takes strain off the county’s GPs

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:14:12 +0100

THE launch of a national swine flu helpline has taken the strain off county doctors.

Swine flu call centre will ease pressure on Herefordshire GPs

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:45:35 +0100

NHS Herefordshire has welcomed the news that the National Pandemic Flu Service has gone live today.

Children to be offered swine flu jabs

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:27:29 +0100

CHILDREN in Herefordshire will be offered a swine flu vaccination during the autumn term.