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WHO Swine Flu

Influenza - update 115

Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.

Influenza - update 114

The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Influenza - update 113

Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Director-General statement following the ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee

The Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting by teleconference on 10 August 2010.

WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period

The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come. While the level of concern is now greatly diminished, vigilance on the part of national health authorities remains important. Such vigilance is especially critical in the immediate post-pandemic period, when the behaviour of the H1N1 (2009) virus as a seasonal virus cannot be reliably predicted.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 112

As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 111

As of 25 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18398 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 110

As of 18 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18366 deaths.

Monitoring patterns and levels of worldwide activity

As part of regular monitoring of H1N1 pandemic influenza, the WHO is in close dialogue with public health experts in countries worldwide, specifically to determine whether H1N1 activity has returned to levels and patterns normally seen for seasonal flu.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 109

As of 12 July, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18337deaths.

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Repeat Prescriptions Online

To use this system you must complete registration forms in the practice to acquire a username and password. Please come into the surgery and speak to one of the receptionists who will be able to help you.

Click Here to order your repeat prescription online

How to order a prescription

You will find a white prescription request form attached to your green prescription (a copy of the white form can be obtained from reception). Please hold on to this white prescription request form. A week before you need your medication, please mark off the items you need, sign the form and put into the prescription request slot at the practice reception desk.

If you take medication on a long-term basis, you can request a repeat prescription either via post, by faxing us on 0161 448 4850, by asking at reception, by telephone request or by following the link at the bottom of this page to the secure form. If there are no problems or queries about your repeat prescription, the prescription will be ready for collection in 2-3 days.

Please allow at least 48 hours for the presriciption to be processed. However, don"t leave it till the last minute before you request your repeat prescription. When you request a prescription, the prescription has to be processed and then given to your GP to check and authorise. This process takes two days and, if there are queries or problems, this may take longer. In these cases, the GP will leave a message for you and may not authorise certain items.

Repeat Prescriptions

Some patients may need medication on a long-term basis. Your GP will decide with you which medicines you need to take long-term. These medicines can be issued for a set period, usually on a one or two month prescription, but the GP will vary this review date for each patient. Certain medicines cannot be given on long-term prescriptions, e.g antidepressants.

If you medicine are changed, the new medication may not be included on your repeat list until the GP has confirmed that the new medication is suitable for you.

Oral contraception pills are not given out on repeat prescription. You will be issued a 3 or 6 month supply and you will need to see your GP or nurse for a blood pressure and pill check with each prescription.

Certain drugs require regular monitoring and blood tests. For example, patients on lithium will require lithium, kidney and thyroid blood tests. If you have not had the necessary blood tests taken, you may not be issued with your repeat prescription.

Order repeat prescriptions via your local pharmacy

Ordering repeat prescriptions can be a pain and can take up a lot of your time. If you regularly order repeat prescriptions from your GP, your local pharmacy can save you time and trouble.

You can order your prescription from the practice and then collect your medicines directly from the pharmacy of your choice (ask your local pharmacist how to register for this service). You won"t have to wait for your medicines to be dispensed.

If your medications change you must let your pharmacy know.

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