Seasonal flu mostly affects the urban and peri-urban areas, says NCDC

Although seasonal influenza is at its peak in January-March and August-October, the NCDC has asked people to be wary of getting the flu which can be life-threatening in certain circumstances

Although seasonal influenza is at its peak in January-March and August-October, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked people to be wary of getting the flu that can be life-threatening in certain circumstances.

“Seasonal flu is a contagious disease that can be serious. It can be passed on from person to person, from inhaled droplets, from coughing and sneezing, and from droplets on hands and surfaces,” says NCDC in a public warning, issued earlier in October.

Those most at risk are children aged below 5, especially below 2 years of age, the elderly, pregnant mothers, health workers, those with comorbid