Kanpur: The city health department has sounded an alert over swine flu (H1N1) amid a rise in cases in Delhi, with chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Haridatt Nemi directing all hospitals to remain vigilant.
Special wards with five beds each have been set up at all community health centres, while Kanshiram Chikitsalaya and KPM Hospital have been allotted 10 beds each. Ursala Hospital has been allocated 20 beds and Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital 30 beds. The CMO said 200 doses of the swine flu vaccine had been secured as a precautionary measure and would be administered to seriously ill patients.
the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with diabetes, heart disease, lung ailments or other serious health conditions are at greater risk due to weakened immunity While the infection is generally mild among healthy individuals. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Nemi said swine flu affects the nose, throat and lungs. Download the TOI App.
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