Travel to Northern Ireland is not restricted, however, if you have symptoms of swine flu, you should delay travelling until you are well. If you catch swine flu while in Northern Ireland you will be able to access the same advice and treatment as Northern Ireland residents free of charge.
Before you travel to Northern Ireland, make sure that you have access to adequate insurance before travelling.
You are also advised to make sure you are aware of the symptoms associated with swine flu.
Symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu and include:
If you are ill with symptoms of swine flu, you should delay travelling until you are well.
Overseas visitors will not be charged for health service hospital treatment for swine flu, including antivirals such as Tamiflu or Relenza. Pandemic flu is included in the list of exempt from charge diseases, so the diagnosis and treatment of swine flu in hospitals is free for everyone.
If a foreign national has to remain in Northern Ireland because of swine flu, they will not receive benefits to support them. Visitors are expected to take out appropriate insurance before travelling overseas.
If you think you have swine flu while you are in Northern Ireland call 0800 0514 142 (9am-5pm) Monday to Friday
Textphone users/Text Relay service: 18001 0800 0514 142
UK flu information line - 0800 1 513 513 - (Automated) Daily
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