H1N1 alert: Health ministry lists symptoms to look for as Delhi crosses 1,700 cases
The Indian Ministry of Health has issued an advisory regarding a surge in H1N1 (swine flu) cases in Delhi, which have surpassed 1,700. Officials are urging the public to recognize symptoms early and follow hygiene protocols to curb transmission.
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NEW DELHI: The ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday has urged people to recognise the H1N1 symptoms early and seek medical advice if they persist.In a post on X on Saturday, the ministry said swine flu can show up through symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue. It advised people not to ignore persistent symptoms and to seek medical advice at the nearest healthcare centre.The health ministry’s advisory also lists lethargy and loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, joint and muscle pain, diarrhoea and headache among the common symptoms associated with swine flu.Explaining the symptoms and transmission of H1N1, Dr (Major) Rajesh Bhardwaj, founder, ENT and Sleep Expert, MedFirst ENT Centre, said, “H1N1 infection, or swine flu, can be somewhat more dangerous and serious, which is why we are more concerned about it.”He said the infection spreads through respiratory droplets released…
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