Swine Flu
If you are concerned about the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, there is a dedicated freephone number for British nationals overseas: (+44) 207 928 1010.
You can check for updates through the Spanish Ministry of Health website (in Spanish). Tel: 901 400 100.
You should also monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its pandemic threat alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website has further details. Check Swine Flu for further information. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website.
Local helplines
If you think you have caught the H1N1 virus, you should stay indoors and contact your local authority/helpline:
ALICANTE - 900 100 355 (Spanish - translation service available)
ANDORRA - 180 211 22 (English)
BARCELONA, Catalunya - 902 111 444 (English)
BARCELONA, Aragon - 902 555 321 (Spanish)
IBIZA - 112 (English)*
LAS PALMAS - 112 (English)*
MADRID - 901 400 100 (Spanish)
MALAGA - 902 505 060 (Spanish - translation service available)
PALMA - 112 (English)*
TENERIFE - 112 (English)*
*Please note that 112 is the emergency services telephone number, so only use if absolutely necessary.
WHO updates
Public health significance of virus mutation detected in Norway
20/11/2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 75
20/11/2009
Safety of pandemic vaccines
19/11/2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Ukraine - update 2
17/11/2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 74
13/11/2009
Agreement for donation of pandemic H1N1 vaccine signed
10/11/2009
