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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 -- 1 2 3 4 5 On what to do when discovering symptoms -- 1 2 3 4 5 On when to seek advice from health professionals -- 1 2 3 4 5 On how to obtain advice from health professionals -- 1 2 3 4 5 On what treatment to expect from health professionals -- 1 2 3 4 5 On how to treat swine flu at home -- 1 2 3 4 5 On the likely severity of swine flu for members of the public -- 1 2 3 4 5 On those at most risk of having a bad attack of swine flu -- 1 2 3 4 5 On the risks of treatments for swine flu -- 1 2 3 4 5
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Do you have any advice about swine flu to pass on?
Yes No
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