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Swine flu survival kit

A lot of us are going to get swine flu over the next few months, so it makes sense to be prepared. But what do you need if you get swine flu? Here's our list of essentials for you and family

 
Paracetamol

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Paracetamol

If you've got a headache and temperature, which are both symptoms of swine flu, then the best thing to take is paracetamol.

How much does it cost?  As little as 50p for a pack of 16 tablets from some supermarkets

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