Most H1N1 Cases Very Mild, No Cause for Alarm: ICMR
ICMR said most infections are mild and the current vaccine should protect, while Delhi reported around 3,000 influenza cases this year.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Amidst the rising cases of H1N1 infection in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued a major statement. ICMR Director General Dr. Rajeev Bahl stated on Tuesday (August 25) that the increase in cases is part of the normal trend of seasonal influenza and no new variant of the virus has been identified. He said that people need not panic, as most cases are not serious and patients recover on t…
No need to panic over H1N1 surge, most cases mild and no new strain—ICMR DG Rajiv Bahl
ICMR DG cautioned against taking antivirals without medical advice, adding that people don't need to wear masks as H1N1 spreads through respiratory droplets which do not travel very far.
Most H1N1 cases very mild, no cause for alarm: ICMR
ICMR Director General Rajjv Bahl said that the current rise in H1N1 cases is part of the seasonal flu cycle and is not a cause for concern, as most infections are mild and self-limiting. H1N1 is currently the most common strain, alongside H3N2, Influenza B and a declining number of Covid-19 cases.
Flu vaccine needed for some above 65, not all, says ICMR amid surge in H1N1 cases
ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl says H1N1 circulating in India is the usual seasonal influenza strain, with most cases mild. He says flu vaccination is not needed for everyone and testing is not required in every case.
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