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I've dodged talking about Swine flu for as long as possible simply because it's such a pessimistic topic, as it's going to be very difficult for any of us to avoid. I'm covering it today because I finally heard some good news on the subject.

Okay unfortunately everyone is still going to get swine flu, that's pretty much a forgone conclusion, but the good news is that businesses are going to need temporary workers to cover for any sick employees. It seems to be a market wide opinion, with recruitment companies having to plan ahead to cope with the increase in demand.

This all means that the overall job situation is going to pick up finally, and hopefully along with it the economy (and in time for Christmas too).

The trick though is going to be not catching it and if you do get it getting medical attention as soon as you can. There isn't much you can do to avoid it, it hangs around on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours, soft surfaces for around 3 hours and is infectious as soon as someone exhibits symptoms (the NHS have a Question and Answer page here that is quite useful).

My advice as a bare minimum is wash your hands often, try to avoid cloth hand towels and use paper instead, don't use someone else's computer or desk and get hold of some of that alcohol hand gel.

If you do come down with it call NHS direct, your GP or the swine flu information line on: 0800 1 513 513

Look after yourselves

Hugo
17/07/2009