Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDelhi has recorded 1,449 H1N1 swine flu cases as of 12 August, representing a more than six-fold increase compared to the 229 cases reported during the corresponding period last year. Surges in influenza A infections have also been reported across other major Indian cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with paediatricians in Bengaluru warning of cases progressing to pneumonia and respiratory distress in children. Medical experts advise that while initial symptoms mirror a common cold, H1N1 typically presents with a sudden high-grade fever, severe body aches, extreme fatigue, persistent coughing and occasionally gastrointestinal issues. Doctors urge patients to seek prompt medical attention if they display severe warning signs such as difficulty breathing, falling oxygen levels, persistent chest pain, severe dehydration, or confusion. Individuals at highest risk of severe illness or respiratory failure include young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or compromised immunity. In fullH1N1 symptoms: What to look out for as cases rise in major Indian citiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What are the symptoms of swine flu as H1N1 cases rise?
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDelhi has recorded 1,449 H1N1 swine flu cases as of 12 August, representing a more than six-fold increase compared to the 229 cases reported during the corresponding period last year. Surges in influenza A infections have also been reported across other major Indian cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with paediatricians in Bengaluru warning of cases progressing to pneumonia and respiratory distress in children. Medical experts advise that while initial symptoms mirror a common cold, H1N1 typically presents with a sudden high-grade fever, severe body aches, extreme fatigue, persistent coughing and occasionally gastrointestinal issues. Doctors urge patients to seek prompt medical attention if they display severe warning signs such as difficulty breathing, falling oxygen levels, persistent chest pain, severe dehydration, or confusion. Individuals at highest risk of severe illness or respiratory failure include young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or compromised immunity. In fullH1N1 symptoms: What to look out for as cases rise in major Indian citiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
