Swine Flu Not Deterring Travellers

As some areas have had more concentrated regions of contagiousness than others, people are understandably concerned about venturing on the booked holidays, although UK is apparently one nation that is less apprehensive than others.

In line with the latest research conducted by Travelzoo, British folks are the least worried about the impact of swine flu on the travel plans.

The organisation conducted a survey of 10,582 travellers in 24 regions across the UK, Germany, France and Spain which revealed that there are vastly diverging attitudes towards swine flu, as British medical health insurance customers are far less cautious about the danger posed by the herpes virus.

Just seven % of Brits said they'll change their travel plans because of it, in comparison to 21 % of Spaniards, 15 per cent of Germans and 14 % of French, the report revealed.

Sharron Livingston, editor at thetravelmagazine.net, said that folks from the UK are renowned for keeping a stiff upper lip and not being deterred from their plans, but pointed out that they may be putting themselves in danger, even if the herpes virus won't affect them too badly.

"Swine flu is highly contagious and although fatalities have already been reported, these are few in number. Swine flu, like any flu, will make you are feeling very ill, but it should pass after a few days of rest," she explained.

Ms Livingstone added that people older than 65 are the most at risk and children, but advised private health cover holders with underlying conditions to consult doctors before venturing overseas.

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