There is an increasing trend in H1N1 cases during the monsoon season in India. There are also reports of increased cases of viral fever and respiratory infections in various states at this time. As per doctors, there is a rising number of H1N1 infection cases, particularly among kids with problems such as asthma and others. The physicians are doing their best to calm people down. H1N1 is commonly referred to as swine flu. This is a viral strain of the Influenza A virus and causes fever, chills, cough, sore throat, muscular pains, and fatigue. In addition, some individuals will suffer from the problem of vomiting and diarrhea caused by the H1N1 virus. According to health specialists, early detection and immediate treatment can play an important role in preventing H1N1 infection.
Both Delhi and Mumbai have witnessed a surge in cases
There have been more than 1,300 H1N1 cases in Delhi this season, which is about six times more than the 229 cases last year in the same season. The hospitals in the capital city have established isolation wards due to the rise. There have been a total of 309 cases reported in Mumbai from June to mid-August this year, which is way more than the 72 cases last year.
Kerala Reports Highest Toll, Elderly Most At Risk
This year, Kerala is seeing the issue of having more than 7,400 flu patients and 88 deaths in total. The majority of deaths have occurred among those who are above the age of 50. Doctors suggest giving the flu vaccine to older people to avoid death and hospitalization. In this connection, pediatricians who are practicing in urban areas suggest parents take their kids to be tested within 24-48 hours from the time when they get symptoms because the flu medicines become more effective at an early stage.
-Ishita Ranjan
"There is an increasing trend in H1N1 cases during the monsoon season in India. There are also reports of increased cases of viral fever and …"