ICMR Recommends Alternative Flu Vaccines Amid H1N1 Surge

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidance on alternative flu vaccines due to a reported shortage of specific strains amid a nationwide H1N1 surge.

Health officials are urging vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly, to consult doctors regarding available options to mitigate the risk of severe influenza complications.

While H1N1 remains the dominant strain, ICMR clarified that it is currently classified as seasonal influenza rather than a new pandemic threat.