Three swine flu cases confirmed

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A mother and her five-year-old son in Greenock have been confirmed as having swine flu.

A 16-year-old girl in the Inverclyde town has also been confirmed as having contracted the virus.

All three had been among five "probable" cases that led to a nursery and primary school being closed in Greenock as a precaution on Tuesday.

Test results are still being awaited for another mother and her three-year-old child.

Scotland has now had eight confirmed swine flu cases in addition to the two remaining "probable" cases, with a further 11 "possible" cases under investigation.

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said the three latest confirmed swine flu patients were all experiencing mild symptoms, and were not giving cause for clinical concern.

She added: "While this level of person-to-person transmission remains very limited, it is important that we continue to work to contain the virus and limit its spread.

"Earlier today I announced that we have taken the first step towards 100% vaccination, by agreeing together with the UK Government and the other devolved administrations to the signing of a pre-pandemic contract securing maximum supplies of vaccines before a pandemic begins.

"While the risk to the public remains low, it is important to take all sensible precautions and we will continue to be vigilant."