H1N1 rising, but no cause for panic: ICMR DG
H1N1 accounts for nearly 98% of Influenza A cases currently detected in India, while H3N2 accounts for only 2-3%, Bahl said. He stressed that the rise was consistent with the seasonal pattern of influenza and did not indicate a new or more dangerous strain.
Delhi recorded over 2,000 cases of swine flu this year, but the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has reassured the public that no new strain has been identified. The dominant strain currently in circulation is A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, a known variant. ICMR scientists stated that the outbreak is driven by this existing strain and that numbers are beginning to decline.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, headache, and body aches, and most people recover with proper care and rest. While most individuals recover without complications, vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health issues may face greater risks. Public health measures, including regular surveillance and preventive actions like respiratory hygiene and handwashing, are being implemented to monitor and combat the spread of the virus.
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