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IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon
The IMA said India is witnessing a seasonal increase in H1N1 cases, with metropolitan centres such as Delhi recording more than 1,770 laboratory-confirmed cases
 "IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon")
Best of BS Opinion: Limits of 'Economic D-Day' lie at China's gates
Today's Best of BS Opinion examines US sanctions on Iran, H1N1 risks, aviation regulation, hard-to-abate sector transition plans and India's software product journey.
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Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India
Doctors call the pickup largely seasonal and say most H3N2 and H1N1 cases are being treated at home, with hospitalisations remaining limited so far
 "Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India")
Mask up
Like other kinds of seasonal flu, H1N1 flourishes in humid weather
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Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu
An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza
 "Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu")
Delhi records 1,777 H1N1 cases as health dept issues flu advisory
Delhi has recorded over 2,300 Influenza-A cases this year, including over 1,777 H1N1 cases till Friday. The health department said 114 H1N1 cases were reported on Thursday alone
 "Delhi records 1,777 H1N1 cases as health dept issues flu advisory")
Delhi logs over 1,700 swine flu cases this year amid influenza surge
Doctors in Delhi said they are seeing a noticeable surge in number of patients with influenza and influenza-like symptoms, though most cases are mild to moderate
Delhi logs 1,349 swine flu, 1,379 dengue cases this monsoon; no fatalities
Delhi has reported 1,349 cases of H1N1 (swine flu) this season so far, a sharp increase from 229 recorded till Sept last year
 "Delhi logs 1,349 swine flu, 1,379 dengue cases this monsoon; no fatalities")
Scientists find E Coli bacteria spreads as fast as swine flu: Study
Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, scientists modelled bacterial transmission rates and discovered key differences between strains
 "Scientists find E Coli bacteria spreads as fast as swine flu: Study")
H1N1, Influenza B cases rise in Delhi amid poor air quality: Here's why
A recent survey showed that 54 per cent of Delhi households have reported symptoms of swine flu like fever, sore throat, cough, headache, stomach troubles, joint pain, and respiratory problems
Seasonal Flu (H1N1) cases surge across India, Delhi records highest numbers
An Indian government report shows over 20,000 people infected with swine flu cases. Delhi recorded 3141 cases, the highest among all the states
Mizoram incurs Rs 336.49 crore loss due to African swine fever in 2024
So far, the state has suffered Rs 896.69 crore loss due to the dreaded pig disease since 2021
 "Mizoram incurs Rs 336.49 crore loss due to African swine fever in 2024")
African swine fever causes Rs 800 cr worth loss to Mizoram pig farmers
In a written reply to a question, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister C Lalsawivunga said that 57,217 pigs died of ASF and 43,159 others were culled to prevent the spread of the disease
 "African swine fever causes Rs 800 cr worth loss to Mizoram pig farmers")
African swine flu in Kerala pigs won't spread to humans, says Centre
Govt also said that there is no vaccine available yet for this variant of swine flu
 "African swine flu in Kerala pigs won't spread to humans, says Centre")
Govt culls 310 pigs to contain African Swine Fever outbreak in Kerala
The outbreak was detected in Madakkatharan Panchayath, prompting swift action from the state's Animal Husbandry Department
 "Govt culls 310 pigs to contain African Swine Fever outbreak in Kerala")
Highly contagious African Swine Fever reported in Kerala's Thrissur
According to the officials, African Swine Fever (ASF) is different from other types of fever
 "Highly contagious African Swine Fever reported in Kerala's Thrissur")
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19, swine flu
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and swine flu
 "Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19, swine flu")
UK health authorities log first human case of swine flu, monitoring strain
While investigations are underway to determine the source of the infection, the close contacts of the individual who has since fully recovered are being monitored
 "UK health authorities log first human case of swine flu, monitoring strain")
Maharashtra reports 249 H3N2 infections, 417 H1N1 flu since Jan 1
The tally of H1N1 (swine flu) and H3N2 influenza infections reported in Maharashtra this year stands at 417 and 249, respectively, the state health department said on Tuesday
 "Maharashtra reports 249 H3N2 infections, 417 H1N1 flu since Jan 1")
Large numbers of wild boars die in TN, MTR official suspects swine flu
The carcasses were burnt to prevent the further spread of the fever among the wild boars in the area
 "Large numbers of wild boars die in TN, MTR official suspects swine flu")