The government has begun a major promotional push to warn every home in the UK about swine flu. From this month, a UK-wide leaflet drop is being organised, offering further information about the disease and advice on how to prevent its spread.
As CYP Now was going to press, the disease, which started in Mexico, had affected more than 30 people in the UK as well as forcing the temporary closure of five schools, three in London and two in the west of England.
Swine flu is now a very real issue for many young people and presents youth workers with an opportunity to use this high-profile story to kick-start a wider discussion on health matters.
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