People often rush to the doctor with minor symptoms or concerns, which increases workload for healthcare providers and heightens the risk of spreading infections, according to the Netherlands Association of General Practitioners (NHG).
For low-grade fever or other mild flu symptoms, the NHG recommends staying home, monitoring your condition, and contacting your GP if symptoms worsen.
The association also criticizes the government for insufficient public information on swine flu, opting to delay widespread campaigns until a larger outbreak occurs.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about swine flu here.
