Seasonal Flu 2010/11 in prisons and other closed institutions within the criminal justice system in England

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has recently reported an increase of seasonal flu activity above baseline in England. This winter (2010/11), we know that influenza A H1N1 (2009) (Swine Flu) is  prominent among other circulating flu viruses, including Influenza B. This document has been produced jointly by the HPA and Offender Health. It provides clear guidance on how to manage isolated cases/outbreaks of seasonal influenza in prisons and other places of detention taking into consideration the special circumstances associated with them. Maintaining the operational effectiveness of prisons is essential to preserving a fully functional criminal justice system and this makes it desirable to minimise the impact of seasonal flu within prisons Download Prison Seasonal Flu - 2012 (letter) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/215848/dh_123108.pdf Download Prison Seasonal Flu - 2012 (guidance) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/215849/dh_123107.pdf