Swine flu confirmed at Hull school
Health officials have confirmed two suspected swine flu cases at a west Hull secondary school.
Parents of children at Pickering High School received two text messages and a letter informing them of the outbreak.
Two cases, both believed to be children, were confirmed by Hull City Council and NHS Hull.
One parent told the Mail: "I think the school has done the right thing by keeping us informed about the cases.
"I have younger children at the school and I will probably keep them off until we get the all clear."
Pickering High School has about 1,000 pupils.
Judith Harwood, head of learning, leisure and achievement at Hull City Council, said: "We are working closely with the school and NHS Hull to deal with any suspected cases of swine flu.
"We want to reassure parents that we have all the necessary precautionary measures in place and we would advise them to follow guidance issued from the NHS."
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by shirley, hull
Friday, July 10 2009, 10:35AM
“we contacted nhs this morning its rediculas how people have to let the public know where this swine flue is, as the council and nhs dont give information out untill the flue in your house or school”
by shirley, hull
Friday, July 10 2009, 10:31AM
“ive been told this morning that parks primary on orchard park has a case of swine flue my children wont be in school till its safe”
by dave, north hull
Friday, July 10 2009, 9:07AM
“my son is 3 years old and is at school at the moment. i have had to find out about these cases from friends on facebook who are very worried.
why are we not told about these things?? sick of hearing "THEIR IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT", why should we trust the school to tel us ?? they only worry about attendance figures to make the school looks good.
well i say stuff that!! my son wont be going back until I decide its nothing to worry about
parents of hull should trust their gut feeling and not the schools, aint prevention better then a cure??”
by out of the loop again, hull
Thursday, July 09 2009, 5:48PM
“hayley david lister school have sent home letters with the pupils saying they have a swine flu case why would they do this if it wasnt true plus i have called the hull daily mail and they know about it aswell”
by jay, hull
Thursday, July 09 2009, 2:32PM
“its the media that has frightened us all to death over the swine flu.I have had a member of my family who has just got over the flu and yes it was frightening as i also have a child in the home with asthma but at the same time we were told to carry on as normal.The swine flu lasted 3 days and even on heart meds and so on he is now fine,it was just like anyother flu,and yes its best to get it now if ever because its going to hit hard in winter.”