Asda Tamworth

Asda Tamworth

Asda Tamworth has become South Staffordshire Primary Care Trusts latest Antiviral Collection Point for Swine flu treatments.

Patients in Tamworth who are diagnosed with Swine Flu in Tamworth may find their medication being made at Asda Tamworth on Ventura Park.

John Wicks, Flu Director for South Staffordshire PCT said:

“As we enter the flu season we continue to monitor our response to Swine Flu cases and feel that it is appropriate to ensure that centres are accessible across the South Staffordshire area.

“We would urge patients to ask a relative, neighbour of friend to be their ‘flu friend’ – someone who would collect medication from the ACP on their behalf.

“For most swine flu is a mild illness and people should start to feel better after a few days without needing to visit your GP or A&E department.”

It is stressed though that if you are diagnosed to have Swine Flu that you should first contact the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513 or the National Flu Service on 0800 1 513 100.  The National Flu Service will ascertain if you have Swine Flu, if you do they will issue with a number that a “Flu Friend” can use to pick up your treatment.  IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SWINE FLU YOU SHOULD STAY AT HOME.

The new Antiviral collection Point at Asda is open 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday