No cause for panic over H1N1; current strains in circulation since 2025, says ICMR
The scientists, as per the ICMR press note, also clarified that the influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains recommended for the Northern Hemisphere.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed the government that there is no new H1N1 strain currently circulating in the country, according to two officials familiar with the situation. The recent surge in influenza cases is attributed to an existing H1N1 strain, not a new variant. Priyanka Sharma, a journalist at Mint, reports on the Union Ministry of Health and the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing the importance of clear communication about health policies and their impact on the healthcare market in India.
With a background in journalism and public health, Sharma has been involved in significant roles, including working with the National Health Authority. She is based in New Delhi and has a keen interest in regional cuisines, especially South Indian food.
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