New Delhi: A year after killing hundreds, swine flu is back across several cities in the country. Nearly 14 deaths have been reported in the past 15 days, out of which 8 were reported from Pune alone.
On Saturday, a 6-year old boy in Mumbai was tested positive, making him the city's first positive case after a gap of one year.
The Health Ministry says there is no need to panic. However Maharashtra, which has recorded a maximum of 70 cases, is on high alert.
Along with Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan have each also reported nearly 30 cases.
The good news, however, is that the Pune-based National Institute of Virology has not noted any significant mutation in the virus. Tamiflu, the first line of treatment for the disease, therefore continues to remain effective.
Symptoms to watch out for
- Sudden Fever
- Running Nose
- Sore Throat
- Cough
- Problems in Breathing
- Diarrhea or Stomach Upset
- Loss of Appetite
High risk groups
- Pregnant women, who have health complications like diabetes, cancer, HIV, lung/kidney disorder
- Those who suffer from low immunity
- Those taking asthma medications for the past 3 years
- Children under age of five
- Adults aged 65 and above
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