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 clarified that no new strain of the H1N1 virus has been identified in India, stating that the existing vaccines are sufficient to combat the currently circulating viruses. The viruses circulating in the country belong to the A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like strain, which has been in circulation since 2025.
The ICMR emphasized that seasonal influenza, including H1N1, is mostly self-limiting and that most people recover with appropriate care and rest. The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation through regular surveillance and implementing necessary public health measures.
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