Pupils at schools around the Isle of Man are being encouraged to take sensible hygiene precautions.
It's after the World Health Organisation raised the swine flu alert level from level four to level five.
The outbreak started in Mexico and there have been several cases in the UK but the message from the Manx Government is there is no need to panic.
The Minister for Education Anne Craine says children will be informed soon about measures they can take.
If you develop flu like symptoms within seven days of visiting affected areas you should ring your GP and stay at home.
It is also being stressed there is no increased health risk from pork products.
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