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H1N1 Cases Rise in India; Simple Ways to Protect Yourself

H1N1 is a type of flu virus that can spread between people.

Some Indian states are seeing more H1N1 and flu-like illnesses.

Children may be among those affected.

People with asthma or other health conditions should watch their symptoms carefully.

Signs can include coughing, fever, a runny nose, body aches, and tiredness.

Children may also have vomiting or diarrhea.

Washing hands, covering coughs, and avoiding close contact with sick people can help.

People who feel sick should stay home and seek medical advice when needed.

Key facts

Virus: H1N1 is a strain of influenza A and a respiratory virus.
Symptoms: Possible symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, aches, chills, headache, tiredness, and eye symptoms.
Children: Vomiting and diarrhea are more commonly reported in children than adults.
Higher-risk groups: Children with conditions such as asthma and people with underlying conditions should remain especially alert.
Vaccination: Annual flu vaccination can help protect against circulating influenza viruses, including dominant influenza A strains such as H1N1.
Prevention: Handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding face-touching, limiting close contact with sick people, and staying home when ill may reduce spread.
Treatment and prevention medicines: Antiviral medicines are available for influenza prevention or treatment and should be used under medical guidance.

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