Influenza A (H1N1) - Swine Flu Virus

What is Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 – Swine Flu?

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a new flu virus which has been circulating worldwide since April.  The World Health Organisation has declared this to be pandemic – a flu epidemic that spreads around the world.  Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a type of influenza virus. It causes respiratory disease in humans, pigs and birds. The type causing the current pandemic is caused by a new and previously unseen type.

Please click on the below for information / guidelines for families / visitors attending Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

• Guidelines for Parents/Guardians & Visitors
  
• Out patient appointment
  
• Admissions appointment
  

For further advice/information on the Swine Flu Virus:
Tel: HSE Freephone number 1800 94 11 00
Information leaflets Click here www.ndsc.ie/hpsc/
HSE information : How will I know if my child needs medical care?
Information for Pharmacists: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)