Swine flu has claimed more than 1,000 lives in India this year: Here's what you need to know about this viral disease
5 years, 3 months ago

Swine flu has claimed more than 1,000 lives in India this year: Here's what you need to know about this viral disease

Firstpost  

More than 27,000 people have already been diagnosed with swine flu and 1,167 have died from the disease in India this year. A highly contagious viral disease, swine flu occurs as a result of Influenza A infection - there are close to 30 subtypes of this virus, only three are known to cause swine flu. Research shows that most cases of swine flu occur because of H1N1 infection, although other strains of the virus — especially H3N2 — can also cause this disease in humans. The year 2009 saw the first human pandemic of swine flu in 40 years, according to the US Centres for Disease Control - America’s national health protection agency. The high-risk category for swine flu also includes people with lung, liver, heart, kidney, blood or neurological disease and people with weakened immune systems who are on long-term cortisone therapy.

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Kerala: African Swine Fever outbreak reported at two pig farms in Kottayam district
4 weeks ago

Kerala: African Swine Fever outbreak reported at two pig farms in Kottayam district

India TV News  

Kerala: An outbreak of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious and devastating disease affecting pigs, has been reported in farms in two villages in this district, officials said today. The outbreak was detected at two pig farms located in the Koottickal and Vazhoor grama panchayats in Kottayam, they added. Kottayam District Collector John V Samuel has ordered the culling of …

Most number of deaths by H1N1 in Punjab, Kerala, and Gujarat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Most number of deaths by H1N1 in Punjab, Kerala, and Gujarat

The Hindu  

Punjab, Kerala, and Gujarat top the list of States that have recorded the maximum number of deaths by influenza A, according to the latest figures released by National Centre for Disease Control, which collects data from across India. With over 9,000 H1N1 cases, India has registered 178 deaths by H1N1, also known as swine flu, till the end of July …

African Swine Fever outbreak reported in Kerala: Know symptoms, precautions and modes of transmission
6 months ago

African Swine Fever outbreak reported in Kerala: Know symptoms, precautions and modes of transmission

Hindustan Times  

Authorities in Thrissur ordered the culling of 310 pigs on Friday after an outbreak of African Swine Fever was reported in a private farm in Madakkathara panchayat in the district. According to World Organisations for Animal Health, African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, with a potential mortality rate of 100 per cent. …

Mumbai sees usual rise in flu cases with monsoon arrival
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai sees usual rise in flu cases with monsoon arrival

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: As the monsoon hits Mumbai, the city is witnessing an increase in viral flu cases, particularly dengue and swine flu. Dr. Neeraj Tulara, an Infectious Disease specialist at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, said, “We have had around 100 cases related to dengue and swine flu since last week. People come with symptoms like high-grade fever, cough, severe throat …

WHO confirms rare case of human contracting bird flu in India
6 months, 4 weeks ago

WHO confirms rare case of human contracting bird flu in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The “rare” infection by the avian influenza H9N2 virus …

Swine flu outbreak in Assam: Symptoms and precautions
8 months ago

Swine flu outbreak in Assam: Symptoms and precautions

Hindustan Times  

Several cases of swine flu infections have been reported in Assam's Barak Valley, including one death, where health department officials are using Accredited Social Health Activist, Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and other frontline workers to examine if the virus has spread to other parts of the district. Swine flu outbreak in Assam: Symptoms and precautions In an interview with HT Lifestyle, …

Swine flu outbreak in Assam, 13-month-old girl dies; several others hospitalised
8 months ago

Swine flu outbreak in Assam, 13-month-old girl dies; several others hospitalised

Hindustan Times  

A sudden outbreak of the H1N1 flu claimed the life of a 13-month-old girl in Assam’s Barak Valley, while several others have been admitted to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital after contracting the disease, officials in the state health department said. The victim developed a fever and severe cough on April 28 and was admitted to SK Roy Civil …

Health chiefs STILL don't know how elderly Brit caught swine flu in freak incident involving never-before-seen strain that experts fear could be spreading under the radar
1 year ago

Health chiefs STILL don't know how elderly Brit caught swine flu in freak incident involving never-before-seen strain that experts fear could be spreading under the radar

Daily Mail  

Health officials today admitted they still have no idea how an elderly Brit caught a strain of swine flu never seen here before. The disease was only caught by fluke when they were randomly tested by their GP, sparking fears that the H1N2 virus was spreading under the radar Symptoms of swine flu — which sparked a pandemic that raced …

Four H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Four H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai: Report

Live Mint  

A total of 32 patients were admitted to hospitals in Mumbai, of which four were diagnosed with the H3N2 influenza virus, while others with H1N1, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Wednesday, adding that all patients are in stable condition. Health minister Tanaji Sawant informed that 352 patients in the state have been diagnosed with the H3N2 virus so far. …

How Deadly Is H3N2 Flu Compared To Covid-19? Is It Likely To Cause A Pandemic In India? Here's What Experts Say
1 year, 9 months ago

How Deadly Is H3N2 Flu Compared To Covid-19? Is It Likely To Cause A Pandemic In India? Here's What Experts Say

ABP News  

H3N2 Infection: The H3N2 virus is responsible for most cases of seasonal influenza in India this year. The news of H3N2 has raised concerns among the masses, but it is important to educate people and tell the difference between the influenza virus subtype and SARS-CoV-2. Although both H3N2 infection and Covid-19 are caused by contagious viruses, H3N2 would not affect …

Swine Flu cases along with H3N2 virus on the rise in India; Central government warns to be alert
1 year, 9 months ago

Swine Flu cases along with H3N2 virus on the rise in India; Central government warns to be alert

India TV News  

While the influenza A subtype H3N2 virus is the dominant virus in India, cases of swine flu or the H1N1 virus are rapidly increasing across the country. In fact, according to the recently released data by the Union Health Ministry, the cases of swine flu or H1N1 virus are increasing rapidly across the country. The upsetting number of cases H3N2 …

Learn All About H3N2 Influenza: Its Symptoms, Treatment & More as India Reports 2 Deaths from Virus
1 year, 9 months ago

Learn All About H3N2 Influenza: Its Symptoms, Treatment & More as India Reports 2 Deaths from Virus

News 18  

Two deaths have been registered in India due to the H3N2 influenza, as per a Moneycontrol report, which quoted government sources as saying that Karnataka had seen one death and Haryana the second. Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar had said on Monday that 26 persons have tested positive for the H3N2 variant in the state, and among these two …

Dakshina Kannada administration keeping close watch of African Swine flu infection among pigs
2 years, 2 months ago

Dakshina Kannada administration keeping close watch of African Swine flu infection among pigs

The Hindu  

The Dakshina Kannada district administration has said that African swine flu noticed among pigs is not contagious to other animals and human beings. Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Arun Vandse said samples of the infected pigs were sent to the designated laboratory in Bengaluru, which confirmed the infection on October 31. The official said 10-km radius from the infected area …

EXCLUSIVE: No Swine Flu In Tamil Nadu, All Cases Seasonal Flu, Health Minister Subramanian Says
2 years, 3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: No Swine Flu In Tamil Nadu, All Cases Seasonal Flu, Health Minister Subramanian Says

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Thursday said overall 282 children are receiving treatment for AH1N1 or seasonal influenza and confirmed that there is no swine flu infection that caused 2009 swine flu pandemic in the state. Talking to ABP Live, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said: “There’s no swine flu cases in the state. Overall 282 …

Swine flu: Warning signs and symptoms, treatments, key precautions to avoid H1N1
2 years, 4 months ago

Swine flu: Warning signs and symptoms, treatments, key precautions to avoid H1N1

Hindustan Times  

H1N1 is simply one of the strains of the influenza virus, that causes H1N1 flu, also commonly called “swine flu” as it was originally found in pigs. Swine flu: Warning signs and symptoms, treatments, key precautions to avoid H1N1 Symptoms and warning signs: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vikram Vora, Medical Director, India Subcontinent – International SOS, shared, …

Experts prescribe caution as Delhi records 43 swine flu cases this year
2 years, 4 months ago

Experts prescribe caution as Delhi records 43 swine flu cases this year

Hindustan Times  

The Capital has recorded 43 cases of H1N1 flu till August 31 this year, data from the state government’s health department showed, with experts advising residents of the city to wear masks and wash hands regularly to prevent the infection from spreading. Health experts said swine flu and Covid-19 shared a lot of symptoms, stressing the importance of getting tested …

AP set for resurgence of swine flu; kids suffer from tomato flu
2 years, 4 months ago

AP set for resurgence of swine flu; kids suffer from tomato flu

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a resurgence of swine flu and fresh cases of hand, foot and mouth disease known as tomato flu. IMA AP president Dr Srinivasa Raju said, “There is a need to conduct a survey at village level to find out swine flu cases and identify the testing facilities that are to be provided. Southern …

First swine flu positive case reported from Adilabad
2 years, 4 months ago

First swine flu positive case reported from Adilabad

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Adilabad town reported its first swine flu case amid fears that there could be many more suffering from its symptoms. Deccan Chronicle was the first to hint at possible swine flu cases in the district. The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Hyderabad confirmed the first swine flu positive case after it examined the blood samples sent for investigation by Rajiv …

African swine flu: 190 pigs culled so far in Kerala's Wayanad
2 years, 5 months ago

African swine flu: 190 pigs culled so far in Kerala's Wayanad

India TV News  

Highlights The district administration has said the culling will continue There is no need to be worried as things are under control, it further said All samples were sent to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal African swine flu: As many as 190 pigs have been culled so far in two pig farms in Kerala's Wayanad district. …

African Swine Fever: Farm Owner Wants Kerala Govt to Wait and Watch Before Culling Pigs
2 years, 5 months ago

African Swine Fever: Farm Owner Wants Kerala Govt to Wait and Watch Before Culling Pigs

News 18  

With the culling of over 300 pigs to commence from Sunday in Kerala’s Wayanad in the wake of African swine fever being reported from two farms here, a farmer who would be affected by the government decision has opposed the move. One of the farmers, where some pigs tested positive for the disease, claimed that the allegedly infected animals appear …

Not Just Monkeypox & Covid, Threat of Encephalitis, Tomato Fever Looming Over Kids
2 years, 5 months ago

Not Just Monkeypox & Covid, Threat of Encephalitis, Tomato Fever Looming Over Kids

News 18  

As the world was recuperating from Covid-19 pandemic, another infectious disease has marked its footprint across globe, raising alarm over its spread among children. Recently, two children in the US have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the US, health officials said Friday. Apart from Covid-19 and Monkeypox, the younger age groups in the country have also been at risk of …

No Swine Flu in Coimbatore, Only Mild Influenza, Says District Administration
3 years, 1 month ago

No Swine Flu in Coimbatore, Only Mild Influenza, Says District Administration

News 18  

Collector of Coimbatore district Dr S Sameeran on Tuesday said two patients undergoing treatment here were suffering from mild influenza and not swine flu as was reported in a section of the press. There is no cause for concern as the medical team from the district Health Department conducted an inquiry which confirmed that there was no H1N1, also known …

Swine Flu Cases Surge in Mumbai: Do’s and Don’ts to Protect Yourself
3 years, 2 months ago

Swine Flu Cases Surge in Mumbai: Do’s and Don’ts to Protect Yourself

The Quint  

Get vaccinated The main way to prevent is to get vaccinated even before the onset of winter. Remember, a seasonal flu vaccine cannot prevent swine flu, H1N1 vaccine is separate. Avoid any close contact with sick people Avoid being close with someone who has a cough, runny nose, or other flu symptoms. Stay home if you have symptoms Don't step …

Flu cases on the rise; doctors say wearing mask and washing hands are a must
3 years, 2 months ago

Flu cases on the rise; doctors say wearing mask and washing hands are a must

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Flu cases are on a rise. With clinics and hospitals reporting flu cases in increasing numbers, experts say this is because these people might not be wearing masks properly and not doing the regular hand-wash. With RTPCR tests and throat swabs being done to detect Covid19 and swine flu, medical experts say there is a need to develop more …

3 cases of swine flu in Bihar
3 years, 3 months ago

3 cases of swine flu in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Three cases of swine flu have been notified by a private hospital in Patna, health officials on Friday. Paras HMRI hospital in Patna informed about cases of swine flu, Influenza A and Influenza B to the state health department on Thursday. We have shared details with the integrated disease surveillance unit of the state government,” said Dr Syed Asif Rahman, …

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes
4 years, 2 months ago

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes

News 18  

The risk of swine flu has increased in Madhya Pradesh with the change in weather amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The state Health Department has issued guidelines to its officials to deal with the possible threat of swine flu and asked for immediate measures to tackle any eventuality. The Directorate of Health has written to all the Chief Medical and …

Marked decline in swine flu cases this year
4 years, 4 months ago

Marked decline in swine flu cases this year

The Hindu  

This year, India has officially recorded 2,721 cases and 44 confirmed deaths from swine flu so far, a marked decline from last year when 28,798 cases were reported. Possible winter ‘spike’ Officials say the relatively low number of cases this year didn’t mean that there would be fewer cases this year. He said the use of masks and social distancing …

African Swine Fever: After Covid-19, another disease from China hits Assam; 2,500 pigs dead
4 years, 8 months ago

African Swine Fever: After Covid-19, another disease from China hits Assam; 2,500 pigs dead

Hindustan Times  

The African Swine Fever has gripped Assam which is already battling the Covid-19 outbreak. Usually stray pigs get infected with African Swine Fever, but of late those in the farms have also been found afflicted with the disease. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday asked the veterinary and forest departments to draw a broad roadmap to deal with the situation …

Cases in India rise to 73: 2 more test positive in Mumbai, India closes borders to limit infection, and COVID-19 declared a pandemic by WHO
4 years, 9 months ago

Cases in India rise to 73: 2 more test positive in Mumbai, India closes borders to limit infection, and COVID-19 declared a pandemic by WHO

Firstpost  

None of the previous Coronaviruses was declared to be a pandemic. “This is not just a public health crisis, it is a crisis that will touch every sector – so every sector and every individual must be involved in the fight.” - Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, 11th March 2020 On March 11, the World Health Organization finally declared …

Amid COVID-19 scare, Meerut grapples with swine flu
4 years, 10 months ago

Amid COVID-19 scare, Meerut grapples with swine flu

The Hindu  

While Delhi-NCR is grappling with the COVID-19 scare, with one case of COVID-19 reported from Ghaziabad on Thursday, neighbouring Meerut is reeling under the effect of H1N1 influenza, popularly known as swine flu. Last year, we had 380 cases of swine flu,” he said. “Swine flu becomes fatal when the patient’s immunity level is low,” he said. Besides, swine flu, …

Swine flu is back: Here's how you can prevent this deadly disease
4 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu is back: Here's how you can prevent this deadly disease

Firstpost  

As per data provided by NCDC, a total of 884 cases had been recorded this year with 14 resulting in death, as of 16th February. The judges, advocates and the court staff are advised to get the swine flu vaccination to prevent the spread of this deadly respiratory disease. What is swine flu Swine flu is a type of influenza …

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, take precaution against swine flu also
4 years, 10 months ago

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, take precaution against swine flu also

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, fresh cases of H1N1 virus causing swine flu have emerged in India. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, five judges of the Supreme Court were infected by H1N1 virus causing swine flu, while three of them have resumed duties, two were recuperating and were being kept in isolation in …

A decade before coronavirus, I covered the swine flu pandemic. Here's how it compares to COVID-19
4 years, 10 months ago

A decade before coronavirus, I covered the swine flu pandemic. Here's how it compares to COVID-19

ABC  

It was a sight I won't easily forget. The facts Let's contrast the swine flu epidemic with the spread of the novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 as it is now known. While there was some misinformation online about swine flu — no, it didn't come from eating pork — it's nothing like what's being said about COVID-19. She said closing …

3-year-old boy dies of swine flu in Amritsar
4 years, 11 months ago

3-year-old boy dies of swine flu in Amritsar

Hindustan Times  

A three-year-old boy on Sunday died of swine flu at a private hospital in Amritsar where he was admitted with high fever soon after his family landed at the local airport on their return from Canada. The health department sent his blood samples to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, which on Monday confirmed that he was swine flu positive. …

150 swine flu cases in Telangana
4 years, 11 months ago

150 swine flu cases in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

As many as 150 people have tested positive for swine flu in Telangana so far and experts fear that the number may increase in coming days. "So far, we have tested around 370 people for swine flu, out of which 150 have reported positive. After dengue season is over, swine flu season starts in September month every year, which will …

Kerala: 7 children in Kozhikode school diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu
5 years ago

Kerala: 7 children in Kozhikode school diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu

India TV News  

At least 7 students from a school in Kerala's Kozhikode were diagnosed with H1N1. Their blood samples were later collected for a laboratory test, which confirmed the symptoms of swine flu. Manipal Institute of Virology, which confirmed the swine flu cases had also confirmed the spread of Nipah virus in 2018. What is swine flu Swine influenza is an infection …

Hyderabad: Officials fear swine flu outbreak
5 years, 4 months ago

Hyderabad: Officials fear swine flu outbreak

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A dip in temperature has raised the fear of swine flu, with two cases being detected in the last week of August. Mass gatherings due to the festival season and movement of crowds from one place to another has led to fears that swine flu may see an early advent in the city. A senior government health official explained, …

Hyderabad: Swine flu kills 13 in state so far this year
5 years, 9 months ago

Hyderabad: Swine flu kills 13 in state so far this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state has recorded 13 deaths due to swine flu from January to March this year. The virus had claimed 13 lives in the first three months of last year too. The total number of swine flu cases in the first three months of 2019 stood at 303, down from 420 last year. The three-year evaluation of the swine …

Swine flu claims 111 lives in 2 months in Gujarat
5 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu claims 111 lives in 2 months in Gujarat

The Quint  

Gandhinagar, March 9 In just a little over two months, swine flu has claimed 111 lives in Gujarat even though the State Health Department claims it had declined in the past few days. "After reaching the plateau, the trend is now moving downwards," Health Commissioner Jayanti Ravi said. "Casualties are around 3 per cent," Ravi said. "On instructions from the …

Swine flu death toll touches 126 in Rajasthan
5 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu death toll touches 126 in Rajasthan

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: One more person died of swine flu in Rajasthan on Friday, taking the total death toll to 126 in the state so far this year. Amongst the fresh cases, Jaipur witnessed the highest number of 29 patients, followed by Udaipur where seven people were tested positive. Two cases each were reported from Ajmer and Churu and one case each …

Swine flu toll rises to 112 in Rajasthan: 79 cases detected as state suffers one of the worst outbreaks
5 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu toll rises to 112 in Rajasthan: 79 cases detected as state suffers one of the worst outbreaks

Firstpost  

As many as 79 fresh cases of swine flu were detected in Rajasthan, according to data issued by the state’s health department, taking the toll of this year up to 112. Jaipur: As many as 79 fresh cases of swine flu were detected in Rajasthan on Monday, according to data issued by the state’s health department. Meanwhile, five people died …

Swine flu claims 250 lives in country this year
5 years, 11 months ago

Swine flu claims 250 lives in country this year

The Hindu  

Swine flu has so far claimed over 250 lives in the country this year so far with 30 more deaths due to the disease being reported in last three days till February 7. With the number of swine flu cases going up, the health ministry has asked the states to bolster their surveillance for early detection of the disease and …

Swine Flu: Here's to know everything about H1n1 infection; Definition, symptoms and signs
5 years, 11 months ago

Swine Flu: Here's to know everything about H1n1 infection; Definition, symptoms and signs

India TV News  

Swine flu refers to influenza in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, …

Swine flu wreaks havoc in India: 226 deaths reported so far in 2019; Delhi records second highest cases
5 years, 11 months ago

Swine flu wreaks havoc in India: 226 deaths reported so far in 2019; Delhi records second highest cases

India TV News  

Swine flu has claimed as many as 226 lives so far this year with 31 more lives lost in a week till Monday. Till January 28, Delhi was third in the number of swine flu cases after Rajasthan and Gujarat, however now it is in the second position registering 1,011 cases, with 479 new cases recorded in the last one …

Swine flu wreaks havoc: Ex-Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, toll in Rajasthan reaches 75
5 years, 11 months ago

Swine flu wreaks havoc: Ex-Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, toll in Rajasthan reaches 75

India TV News  

The H1N1 influenza or swine flu continue to spread across the nation as the toll registers a steady rise. The viral disease, which had recently forced BJP chief Amit Shah to check in into AIIMS for a few days, has now arrested Former Himachal Pradesh Chief MInister Virbhadra Singh. Last week, Rajasthan's Health and Family Welfare Minister Raghu Sharma appealed …

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