Swine flu: preventing spread in the home and community

This briefing material has been produced for those who work in healthcare professions, the media and others who are looking for background understanding of swine flu and/or those who are responsible for providing guidance to the public on how to reduce the risks of spread of swine flu in their homes and in the community. The hygiene practice advice given in this document is taken from the IFH/IPS training resource: HOME HYGIENE – prevention of infection at home: a training resource for carers and their trainers.