Swine flu mumbai

According to the latest report, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled that in the past 2 weeks, Mumbai has reported 138 cases of swine flu, from August 1 to 14. In addition, the city also reported 412 cases of malaria and 73 of dengue. There is list of all the cities in Maharashtra that are facing a surge in swine flu cases, in which the BMC said that Pune has reported the maximum number of swine flu cases, then Mumbai, followed by Thane, Nagpur, Kolhapur and Nashik. Talking about the rise in H1N1 virus cases, the BMC said, swine flu cases with symptoms such as fever, cough, body ache, sore throat, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting, were on a spike in the city. Swine flu is a virus caused infection which is a name for a virus that pigs can get. Normally, people do not get swine flu, but human infections can happen. In the year 2009, a strain of swine flu named H1N1 affected a lot of individuals around the globe. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. BMC issued an advisory for the prevention of H1N1, in which they asked the public to keep their noses covered while sneezing or coughing, wash hands using soap and water, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth and do not self medicate. Also read: Prevention tips for Swine Flu Swine flu gets transmitted because of saliva and mu...

Since 2009, ever since it was first detected in humans, swine Flu continues to circulate as a seasonal Flu virus across the country. Recent reports suggest a rise in cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) in and around cities across India. Swine Flu (H1N1) is contagious and spreads from an infected person via coughing, sneezing, talking, or even spread through contaminated objects or surfaces. • All children below 5 years of age may be at up to 7 times higher risk of hospitalization • Pregnant women who may be at ~7 times higher risk of hospitalization & ~4 times higher risk of stillbirth • Diabetic adults may be at ~3 times higher risk of hospitalization • Asthma patients may be at >4 times higher risk of critical illness • All elderly above 65 years of age may be at Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view resultSymptoms include: • Fever & chills • Cough & sore throat • Runny/stuffy nose • Headache & body ache • Diarrhoea & fatigue Complications include secondary bacterial infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis which may lead to hospitalization and sometimes death. Disclaimer: Issued in the public interest by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited. Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 030, India. Information appearing in this material is for general awareness only. Nothing contained in this material constitutes medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any medical queries, any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. The disease...

State health officials, requesting anonymity, stated, “During February and March, there were numerous influenza A cases across the state, resulting in fatalities. Hospital admissions due to H3N2 were also high, but now the cases have decreased in May, along with the number of active cases.” From March 23 to April 23, the state reported 98 cases of swine flu, while from April 23 to May 23, 67 cases were reported. Similarly, there were 171 cases of swine flu from March 23 to April 23, and 65 cases of H3N2 from April 23 to May 23. This represents a 31 per cent and 62 per cent decline in swine flu and H3N2 cases respectively within a month. Also Read: Traffic cops must be protected from the blazing sun Dr Madhukar Gaikwad, the Medicine Unit Head at JJ Hospital, stated, “In the past two weeks, I haven’t seen any patients with influenza A. The cases were high in the past three months but have now decreased. However, people need to adhere to protocols such as wearing masks, avoiding crowded places, refraining from spitting in public areas, and maintaining hand hygiene. Viruses can behave unpredictably, as we have observed cases rising in off-seasons as well.” According to the state health department’s report, there are currently only 16 active patients of Influenza A. Three deaths have been attributed to swine flu and six deaths to H3N2 in the last five months. The state has recorded 5,58,892 suspected cases of influenza-like illnesses, with 3,719 individuals receiving oseltamivi...

Symptoms of H1N1 include fever, cough, sore throat, throat irritation, body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting. Speaking about the rising cases, Dr Tushar Rane, Internal Medicine Expert, Apollo Spectra said, “These days we have seen dengue fever and swine flu cases on the rise. I have seen the young working population getting infected with these diseases in Mumbai. In most of the cases, fever is mild to moderate in severity, occasionally needing admission in cases with thrombocytopenia. We haven’t seen any severe Covid case lately.” Also Read: Dr Behram Pardiwala, Director of Internal Medicines, Wockhardt Hospitals, said, “Symptoms of the H1N1 flu are the same as those of the seasonal flu. On the OPD basis, I have seen six to seven cases in two weeks. The elderly people with comorbidities and pregnant women must take extra care as the immune system is weaker and hospitalisation is needed.” Dr Madhukar Gaikwad, unit head of the medicine department, Sir JJ Hospital, said, “More than H1N1 cases, positive cases of seasonal flu are reported in JJ hospital on an OPD basis. People should take preventive measures by wearing masks and avoiding crowded places.” As the H1N1 cases are increasing in the city, the BMC’s public health department has issued an advisory for the citizens to take preventive measures. The civic body has issued an advisory for the prevention of H1N1: - Cover the nose while sneezing and coughing with a handkerchief or tissue - Wash your hands often with soa...

In the last ten days, the city of Mumbai has witnessed a consistent rise in the number of cases related to swine flu and malaria. Between August 8 and 14, the city recorded 194 cases of malaria, 58 cases of swine flu and 46 of dengue. According to BMC, between August 1 and 14, 138 cases of swine flu, 412 cases of malaria were reported. In an interview to THE WEEK, Dr, Bipin Jibhkate, Consultant critical care medicine, and ICU director Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road explains the reason for this spike in cases pertaining to infectious diseases in Mumbai. Why do you think are cases of H1N1 and malaria rising? Swine flu or Influenza is a respiratory viral disease that happens due to H1N1 variant of influenza virus. It spreads through air borne and droplet infection or contaminated surfaces. Malaria cases are rising as during monsoon there is stagnated water everywhere and that is the breeding ground for mosquitoes. How serious is the situation in numbers? What is the spike like? There is certainly spike in the cases of both maleria and h1n1. If number rises then number of serious cases will also increase and may cause stress on medical system. What is the impact of these infections on someone who has contracted Covid in the past? Those who have contracted Covid in the past will have low immunity and these diseases can further lead to serious complications like breathlessness, headache and tiredness, and one may also require hospital admission. Also what are the chances that th...

Maharashtra has seen an increase in swine flu (Influenza A H1N1) infections in recent days, with at least 142 infected and seven fatalities recorded in the state between January 1 and July 21 of this year, according to the Maharashtra Health Department. The department also stated that they have observed a rising trend of swine flu cases reported in only some parts of Maharashtra. Swine flu, a respiratory disease which is caused by the H1N1 virus, has affected the metropolitan city of Mumbai the most, with the city reporting 43 cases of swine flu out of a total of 142 cases in the state. Mumbai is followed by Pune which reported 23 cases of swine flu. Palghar district reported 22 cases, Nashik -17, 14 each were recorded in Nagpur city and Kolhapur, whereas seven such cases were reported in Thane city and 2 in Kalyan. • Pain in the muscles • Dry cough • Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting • Chills, fatigue, or fever • Headache, shortness of breath, and sore throat are other common symptoms How does it spread? • Through airborne respiratory droplets (coughing or sneezing) • By touching a contaminated surface • Through saliva (kissing or shared drinks) • By skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs) Swine Flu treatment For most people with swine flu, symptom relief is enough. Supportive care such as taking fluids, pain relievers for fever and headache, and resting may be helpful. In some cases, antiviral medication and IV fluids are prescribed within t...

Mumbai Mumbai saw a spurt of swine flu cases from only two in June to 62 laboratory-confirmed cases in the last 24 days, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In the years 2020 and 2021, the city saw 44 and 64 swine flu cases respectively. She further added that one should avoid self-medication and consult a nearby BMC health post/dispensary/hospital for treatment if there is a history of high fever, difficulty in breathing, or blue colour skin or lips (HT File) Seeing the spike in cases in July, BMC has issued an advisory for citizens including following hand and cough hygiene and avoiding crowded places. “Like Covid, swine flu is a communicable disease. Luckily, it is less infectious and transmissible. Basic hygiene like covering your nose while sneezing, coughing with a handkerchief or tissue, avoiding touching eyes, nose, mouth etc should be followed for precaution,” said Dr Mangala Gomare, executive health officer, BMC. She further added that one should avoid self-medication and consult a nearby BMC health post/dispensary/hospital for treatment if there is a history of high fever, difficulty in breathing, or blue colour of skin or lips. “Treatment should not be delayed because it leads to complications and risk of death. People with co-morbidities like hypertension, diabetes, pregnant women and senior citizens should be more careful,” she said. Dr Pradip Awate, epidemiologist and state surveillance officer, said swine flu cases usually rise during...

The number of infections has spiked this month compared to July, when the city had reported 105 cases of swine flu, 61 of dengue and 563 malaria cases, an official told PTI. However, cases of leptospirosis, gastroenteritis (stomach flu) and hepatitis have declined compared to last month, he said. From August 1 to 14, Mumbai detected 29 cases of leptospirosis, 237 gastro and 26 hepatitis cases, as against 65 lepto, 697 gastro and 65 hepatitis cases seen in July, the official said. According to the BMC, swine flu (H1N1) cases that have symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting, were "increasing" in the city. In an advisory for the prevention of H1N1, the civic body has asked citizens to cover their noses while sneezing or coughing, wash hands with soap and water, avoid touching hands to eyes, nose and mouth and avoid self medication. (With inputs from PTI)