Archive · 23 Aug 2026
ICMR Rules Out New H1N1 Strain Amid India Circulation
A type of flu called H1N1 is currently spreading in India.
Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research say it is the usual seasonal virus.
They found no new strain of H1N1 in the country.
The virus types have been present since 2025.
They also match the flu strains used for Northern Hemisphere vaccines.
This means people do not need to panic based on the information provided.
Health officials are continuing to watch the situation.
Monitoring helps scientists track any changes in the virus.
ICMR scientists said there is no cause for panic over seasonal H1N1 influenza circulating in India.
The Indian Council of Medical Research ruled out the emergence of a new H1N1 strain in the country.
The influenza strains currently circulating have been present since 2025.
The circulating strains remain well matched with vaccine strains recommended for the Northern Hemisphere.
The situation is being monitored by health authorities.
- Who
- Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- What
- They said no new H1N1 influenza strain has been detected in India and that the circulating virus is seasonal.
- When
- The strains have been present since 2025; the virus is currently circulating.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To clarify that there is no cause for panic and that the situation is being monitored.
- Virus
- Seasonal H1N1 influenza
- Location
- India
- New strain detected
- No
- Strains present since
- 2025
- Vaccine match
- The circulating strains remain well matched with Northern Hemisphere vaccine strains
- Monitoring
- The situation is being monitored