Health & Environment
Swine Flu Cases Surge Across India With H1N1 Dominance
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance1h
THE BRIEF
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India is experiencing a seasonal surge in H1N1 swine flu, with Delhi reporting over 3,000 cases in the three weeks leading up to 2 September.
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Surveillance data indicates that H1N1 accounts for over 70% of current respiratory infections in the country, though the ICMR confirms no new genetic mutations have been detected.
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The Indian Medical Association advises against self-medication with antibiotics and recommends basic precautions like mask-wearing and handwashing to manage the current wave of mild infections.