Increase in Viral Fever and Seasonal Flu Cases Reported

Summary

Doctors report a sharp rise in viral fever, seasonal flu, diarrhea and dengue cases during the monsoon, with hospitals seeing far more patients than before. Medical advice urges people with mild symptoms to rest at home, but seek immediate care for warning signs such as severe headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing trouble, or falling platelets.

Key Points
  • Hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients with viral fever, seasonal flu, diarrhea and dengue during the monsoon.
  • Dr. Manoj Yadav says patients with warning signs such as severe headache, dizziness, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing trouble or bleeding should go to the hospital immediately.
  • The article warns against buying antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription because misuse can contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
  • Prevention advice includes boiled or purified water, hygiene, mosquito control, wearing masks, and yearly flu vaccination for high-risk groups.
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