Swine Flu

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

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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

Mask up

Like other kinds of seasonal flu, H1N1 flourishes in humid weather

H1N1 cases are on the rise across India: What you need to know and should you worry

H1N1 flu cases are rising across several Indian cities this monsoon, with Delhi reporting nearly six times more cases than last year. From Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru and Kerala,

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

Delhi records 1,777 H1N1 cases as health dept issues flu advisory

The Delhi government has issued a health advisory urging people to follow respiratory hygiene, avoid crowded places and seek timely medical advice as cases of H1N1 (swine flu) rise in the national capital. 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. The advisory asks people to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash their hands regularly with soap and water, wear masks in crowded places and avoid close contact with people suffering from respiratory illnesses. People have also been advised to avoid touching their eyes and nose, refrain from spitting in public places and take adequate fluids. If symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, breathing difficulty, body ache or headache appear seek medical advice instead of taking medicines without consulting a doctor, the advisory said. The health department earlier said Delhi was ful

Delhi logs over 1,700 swine flu cases this year amid influenza surge

Delhi has registered more than 1,700 cases of swine flu this year, health department officials said on Friday, as the national capital sees a surge in seasonal influenza cases during monsoon. On the day, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and representatives of the health department are scheduled to meet Union Health Minister J P Nadda and senior officials from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to review the swine flu situation in the capital. "A report is being prepared to assess the number of cases and the overall situation. Everything is under control. There is no need for general panic. All government hospitals have been directed to ensure adequate treatment facilities," Singh told PTI. The minister said the government is closely monitoring the situation and has directed all government hospitals to ensure adequate treatment facilities are available. Healthcare institutions and concerned officials have been told to keep a close watch on infection patterns, ..

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

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

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

Mizoram suffered a loss of Rs 336.49 crore due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in 2024, officials of the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department said. So far, the state has suffered Rs 896.69 crore loss due to the dreaded pig disease since 2021, they said. At least 14,950 pigs have died due to ASF and 24,177 others culled in the hilly state from January to December, 2024 according to the data provided by the department to PTI. The ASF outbreak was first reported at Lungsen village in south Mizoram's Lunglei district near the Bangladesh border on March 21, 2021 and 33,417 pigs died during that year, officials said. Additionally, 12,568 pigs were culled in 2021 as a precaution to prevent the pig disease from spreading further, they said. While 12,795 pigs died and 11,686 others were culled in 2022, last year saw a smaller toll with 1,139 deaths and 980 pigs culled, they said. The total monetary loss incurred due to ASF in 2021 was estimated at Rs 334.14 cro

African swine fever causes Rs 800 cr worth loss to Mizoram pig farmers

The pig farmers of Mizoram suffered a loss of nearly Rs 800 crore following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state since 2021, the assembly was informed on Tuesday. 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 between March 2021 and 15 August 2024. Pig farmers of the northeastern state incurred financial loss to the tune of Rs 799.68 crore during that period, he said. The minister said that 9,866 pigs have died and 17,977 others culled causing a loss of Rs 239.45 crore due to ASF between January to 15 August this year. Lalsawivunga said that the state government received financial assistance of varied amounts from the Centre from time to time to tackl the situation. The state government declared ASF as state of disaster or calamity on January 1 this year, he said adding that the administration is making massive efforts to

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

Govt culls 310 pigs to contain African Swine Fever outbreak in Kerala

The Centre on Sunday said around 310 pigs have been culled in Kerala's Thrissur district after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). The outbreak was detected in Madakkatharan Panchayath, prompting swift action from the state's Animal Husbandry Department. Rapid Response Teams were deployed to cull and dispose of pigs within a 1 km radius of the epicentre on July 5, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a statement. This marks the latest incident in the country's ongoing battle with ASF, which first appeared in the northeastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in May 2020. Since then, the disease has spread to approximately 24 states and union territories across the country. "Further surveillance as per the action plan is to be carried out within a 10 km radius of the epicentre," the ministry said. Despite the outbreak's severity, the government was quick to reassure the public. "ASF is not zoonotic. It cannot spread to humans," the minis

Highly contagious African Swine Fever reported in Kerala's Thrissur

An outbreak of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious and deadly swine disease that can affect both farm-raised and feral (wild) pigs, has been reported from a farm in a village in Kerala's Thrissur district, officials said on Friday. Due to the outbreak of swine fever, which can be readily transmitted from one pig to another through direct contact with bodily fluids from an infected pig, the Thrissur district collector has ordered the culling of 310 pigs at a private farm in Thrissur district's Madakkathara panchayat, they said. "The disease was confirmed in the pigs owned by Kuttalapuzha Babu of Veliyanthara in the 14th ward. The district Collector has directed the district animal husbandry officer to cull the pigs and bury them," according to an official release here. A team consisting of doctors, livestock inspectors and attendants will conduct the culling process, and further primary disinfection measures will also be taken, it said. The area within a one-kilometre radius of

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. In a post on X, the Congress leader advised people to take care of their health in the changing season. "Due to fever for the last few days, today I got myself tested on the advice of doctors which confirmed (that I have) Covid and swine flu. Because of this, I will not be able to meet (anyone) for the next seven days," Gehlot said. "In this changing season, everyone should also take care of their health," he said.

UK health authorities log first human case of swine flu, monitoring strain

A new strain of swine flu has been detected in a person in the UK for the first time and close contacts are being monitored to determine its potential to spread among humans, the country's health authorities reported here on Monday. The UK Health Security Agency (HSA) said the virus strain found in pigs was detected in a person with mild respiratory symptoms after a routine test at a general practitioner (GP) surgery was analysed in a lab. 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. This is the first time we have detected this virus in humans in the UK, though it is very similar to viruses that have been detected in pigs, said Dr Meera Chand, Incident Director at the UKHSA. We are working rapidly to trace close contacts and reduce any potential spread. In accordance with established protocols, investigations are underway to learn how the individual acquired the ..

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. Presently 160 patients infected with flu viruses are being treated at various hospitals across the state, it said. So far this year Maharashtra has witnessed three deaths due to H1N1 and one death due to H3N1 virus infection, the report said. Three more suspected deaths including one in Pune city and another in Khadki cantonment area were reported due to the virus, but those are yet to be confirmed, it added.