H1N1 cases surge sixfold, Delhi minister reviews preparedness
H1N1 cases are surging across India, with Delhi reporting 2,303 infections as of August 24, a jump of 526 in just four days. The Union Ministry of Health says this is a…
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Flu vaccine only for over-65, no mask needed despite H1N1 surge: ICMR
ICMR Director General Rajiv Bahl said the flu vaccine is needed only for people above 65 who are immunocompromised, and there is no need for masks as H1N1 is driven by a…
H1N1 drives 98% of India flu cases, ICMR says no panic
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said H1N1 accounts for nearly 98% of Influenza A cases in India, with H3N2 making up the remaining 2-3%. ICMR director-general Rajiv Bahl said on…
