No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMR
Influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains, and the seasonal flu is self-limiting, ICMR said, adding that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complication
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that there is no new strain of H1N1 in India. According to ICMR, the existing influenza A (H1N1) strain has been in circulation since 2025 and is well matched with the current vaccine strains.
The ICMR also noted that the seasonal flu is self-limiting and that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complications. Most reported cases are causing mild symptoms, and the mortality rate remains low.
The recent surge in influenza cases, particularly in Delhi, which has reported nearly 1,800 cases this season, according to Hindustan Times, is being driven by the circulating H1N1 strain. The ICMR has advised high-risk individuals to take preventive measures, especially when in public spaces.
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