Returning home/visits from areas with A(H1N1) flu

Q: What should I do if I have been abroad in the past few weeks, but do not have any symptoms of influenza or pneumonia?

A: You do not need to visit the doctor, stay in isolation or stay off work or school. However, be particularly alert to any influenza-like symptoms that may arise up to seven days after your journey, in which case contact your doctor.

Q: What should I do if I am expecting a visit from abroad?

A: If the person who is visiting you has no symptoms, there is no reason to assume that they can infect you with the virus. Infection protection measures and contact with the health service is only necessary if the person develops symptoms within 7 days.

Q: If I have recently returned home from abroad, can I visit the dentist or other medical practitioner for a consultation or treatment?

A: Yes, as long as you are healthy and have no influenza-like symptoms there are no restrictions on where you can go or which health services you can visit. The health services do not need to implement special infection protection measures against A(H1N1) flu as long as you do not have any symptoms of an infectious illness.