Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, with 114 H1N1 infections reported on Thursday alone, according to health department data. The capital has recorded 2,602 influenza cases so far, including 2,392 Influenza-A and 210 Influenza-B cases.
The rise has prompted the Delhi government to issue a health advisory asking people to follow respiratory hygiene, avoid crowded places and seek medical advice when symptoms appear.
The health department has also stepped up surveillance across hospitals and districts as it monitors influenza-like illness (ILI), severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), influenza and COVID-19 cases.
What symptoms should parents and families watch for?
Common H1N1 and seasonal influenza symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headache and body ache. Some patients can also develop breathing difficulty.
The health department has advised people who develop these symptoms to seek medical advice rather than taking medicines without consulting a doctor.
People should also watch for symptoms that persist, worsen or become severe. Timely medical consultation becomes particularly important for those who face a higher risk of complications.
Check Union Ministry of Health's post on Swine Flu (H1N1) here:
