Flu friends are neighbours,
friends and relatives
who can help you
if you get ill.
For example, they
could collect medicines,
food and other supplies for you,
so that you don’t
have to leave home
if you are ill.
(Some of the symptoms are
the sudden onset of
fever, cough or shortness of breath.)
From ‘Important Information About Swine Flu’ – a leaflet distributed nationally last week by the UK government – pages 7 and 9. Submitted by Gabriel Smy.
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