In Britain, Flunacy

July 19, 2009 (LPAC)—The British health minister and National Health Service has issued instructions via the NHS website and a swine flu information pamphlet, advising people who think they may have swine flu "...check your symptoms with this tool (links to external site).

"If you are still concerned, stay at home and call your [general practitioner] GP, who will be able to provide a diagnosis over the phone. If swine flu is confirmed, ask a healthy relative or friend to visit your GP to pick up a document entitling you to antiviral medication.

"They will then need to pick the medication up at a collection point your GP will advise on (a local pharmacy or similar).

"In the meantime, take paracetamol-based cold remedies to reduce fever and other symptoms, drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest.

"Do not go into your GP surgery, or to a hospital, as you may spread the disease to others."

If they can't diagnose themselves by internet, they can call a "green number," which will give them diagnosis. Feeling better, now, are we?