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Health
Tamil Nadu records 1,558 H1N1 cases in 2024, exceeding previous year
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 09:03 AM
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Tamil Nadu's health department says 1,558 H1N1 infections have been confirmed this year, surpassing last year's total.
The Tamil Nadu Health Department announced that 1,558 laboratory‑confirmed H1N1 influenza cases have been recorded in the state so far in 2024. This tally already exceeds the total number of cases reported for the entire previous year, indicating a noticeable rise in infections.
State officials said the upward trend is being closely monitored and have urged residents to seek medical care promptly if they experience flu‑like symptoms. They also emphasized the importance of preventive measures such as vaccination, regular hand‑washing and avoiding crowded places during peak seasons.
The department has stepped up surveillance across all districts, directing hospitals and clinics to report suspected cases without delay. While no fatalities have been reported in the latest data, health authorities remain on high alert and continue to disseminate advisories to the public and medical community.
State officials said the upward trend is being closely monitored and have urged residents to seek medical care promptly if they experience flu‑like symptoms. They also emphasized the importance of preventive measures such as vaccination, regular hand‑washing and avoiding crowded places during peak seasons.
The department has stepped up surveillance across all districts, directing hospitals and clinics to report suspected cases without delay. While no fatalities have been reported in the latest data, health authorities remain on high alert and continue to disseminate advisories to the public and medical community.