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 the Influenza A (H1N1) viruses currently circulating in India belong to the A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus strain. There is no sign of a new H1N1 strain, and no need for panic. These viruses belong to the subclade D.3.1.1 and have been around since 2025. The ICMR also mentioned that seasonal influenza, including H1N1, is mostly self-limiting, with most people recovering with proper care and rest.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, headache, and body ache. Those at risk, such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, may face more severe complications. The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation through regular surveillance and implementing necessary public health measures.
India has seen an increase in H1N1 cases during this monsoon season, particularly in major cities like Delhi, Karnataka, Mumbai, Chennai, and parts of Kerala.
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