Five states, including rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, karnataka, and tamil Nadu, have placed their healthcare system on high alert in response to the Centre's direction to evaluate preparation in light of an increase in respiratory infections, particularly among children, in China. In addition, the karnataka health Department issued an advise for individuals to be mindful of the seasonal flu in terms of ailments. Seasonal flu, according to it, is an infectious condition that lasts five to seven days and is noted for its low morbidity and fatality rates.

However, babies, the elderly, pregnant women, the immunocompromised, and those on long-term drugs such as steroids are at a greater risk and may require hospitalisation. In high-risk populations, symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, lack of appetite, myalgia, nausea, sneezing, and a dry cough that can persist up to three weeks. Rajasthan's medical and health department has instructed its employees to remain cautious and develop fast reaction teams. The state's health agency requested that officials establish an action plan for illness prevention and treatment in its advice.

Shubhra Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the rajasthan health Department, told officials via video conference that the situation is "not worisome at the moment," but that medical staff should work with vigilance to monitor and prevent infectious diseases across the state, according to a statement. Singh asked officials to create a three-day action plan for the prevention and treatment of this illness. She requested that a nodal person be appointed at the district and medical college levels, as well as fast reaction teams be formed at the division and district levels.
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G GOWTHAM

29/11/2023 10:19 AM