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Survey of people who have had swine flu symptoms

We are conducting this (anonymous) survey to help pass on the experiences and advice of those who have had swine flu symptoms to those who have not. If you have had swine flu symptoms, we would be grateful if you could take a few moments to answer the following questions.

Please feel free to complete this survey on behalf of a patient you are looking after eg your child. And if doing so, please enter the patient's symptoms and experiences below.

We will publish the results on this site when we have built up sufficient numbers of responses.

Your age

Gender male
female

Country

County/State

Month you caught swine flu

How do you know you had swine flu?
(pick one)
A test was carried out that confirmed I had swine flu
No tests for swine flu were carried out - but a health professional examined me and said I had swine flu
I rang my GP surgery/ family practice and they said I probably had swine flu
I rang the NHS helpline (or other government helpline) and they said I probably had swine flu
I diagnosed myself based on what I'd heard
I diagnosed myself after looking on the Internet
One of my family said I had swine flu
Other
I thought/was told I had swine flu but it turned out to be something else, please specify

How do you think you caught swine flu?
(pick one)
Don't know
At work
At school/ college
Abroad
From family member
On a plane, train or other transport
At a meeting, concert or other crowded place
Other or not applicable, please specify

What were your main swine flu symptoms?
(tick any that apply)
No real symptoms
Feeling feverish
Measured a high temperature (38 degrees C or greater)
Runny nose
Headache
Sore Throat
Cough
Feeling sick - nausea
Being sick - vomiting
Diarrhoea
Aches and pains
Other, please specify

How bad were your swine flu symptoms?
(pick the most relevant)
Hardly noticeable - I was able to carry on my life as normal
Mild - like a mild cold
Moderate - like a heavy cold
Bad - I felt awful and had to spend some time in bed
Severe - I was admitted to hospital

How long did your swine flu symptoms last?
(pick one)
Less than a day
1-3 days
4-7 days
8-10 days
More than 10 days

Did you change your normal routine once you thought you had swine flu?
(tick any that apply)
No - I carried on as normal
I avoided crowded places
I stayed off work/school
I washed my hands more regularly through the day
I took care to throw away used tissues and wash my hands
I wore a mask when with other people
Other, please specify

Do you have any other health concerns?
(tick any that apply)
No - I was fit, well and had no other health concerns when the swine flu symptoms started
Ongoing asthma or lung disease treated in the last three years
I have other breathing problems
I get sinus congestion/ headaches
I get hay fever
I was pregnant when the swine flu symptoms started
Poor immune system eg HIV/ AIDS, on chemotherapy, on steroids.
Heart disease
Diabetes or other metabolic disorder such as hypothyroidism
Ongoing liver disease
Cystic fibrosis
A neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy
Sickle cell disease - a blood condition.
Kidney disease
If you have other long-term medical conditions, please specify

Were you offered anti-viral medicine such as Tamiflu® or Relenza®?
(tick any that apply)
Yes - but I declined it
Yes - I started Tamiflu® within the first 48 hours of noticing the symptoms
Yes - I started Tamiflu® more than 48 hours after noticing the symptoms
Yes - I started Relenza® within the first 48 hours of noticing the symptoms
Yes - I started Relenza® more than 48 hours after noticing the symptoms
No - I wasn't offered any anti-viral medication
I was offered other anti-viral medication, please state

Did new symptoms start after you took anti-viral medication?
(tick any that apply)
No, I didn't take anti-viral medication for the swine flu
Yes, feeling sick - nausea
Yes, being sick - vomiting
Yes, diarrhoea
Yes, stomach or abdominal pains
Yes, headache
No, I took anti-viral medication but had no new symptoms
Other symptoms, please state

Did you take any other medication for your swine flu symptoms?
(tick any that apply)
Decongestants
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Other medication, please state

Do you think health service information and advice about swine flu has been clear?
Please supply your rating from 1 (=Awful) to 5 (=Excellent)
On how to reduce the risk of catching swine flu

On what to do when discovering symptoms

On when to seek advice from health professionals

On how to obtain advice from health professionals

On what treatment to expect from health professionals

On how to treat swine flu at home

On the likely severity of swine flu for members of the public

On those at most risk of having a bad attack of swine flu

On the risks of treatments for swine flu

  Comment

Do you have any advice about swine flu to pass on? Yes
No
  Comment

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