New data published by the Delhi government reveals that the capital reported 166 fresh H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours on August 27, up from 138 cases recorded a day earlier. This takes the cumulative number of swine flu cases in the national capital to 2,612. In fact, the total number of influenza A cases has also risen to 3,300, up from 3,177 recorded on Wednesday.
“Every season, we ask how dangerous the virus is. “The same virus can move through one household and affect one person severely, another mildly, while a third person may not have any symptoms at all. The difference is often the person’s health and immunity. All these symptoms require medical attention rather than home remedies. He stresses, “Older adults, young children, pregnant women and people with diabetes or heart and lung conditions should seek medical advice early if they develop flu symptoms. “Don’t panic, but don’t ignore the warning signs either. And don’t wait for flu season to start taking care of the body that has to fight it,” he warns. Dr Bansal highlights the importance of gut health when dealing with H1N1, also known as swine flu. “A large part of the immune system is connected to the intestine. Eating enough fibre, including fermented foods, having a varied diet, getting around seven hours of sleep and staying hydrated can support the body during flu season,” he reiterates.
After COVID, I think that’s the wrong question,” says Dr Arpit Bansal. This is why building overall health and resilience is important during flu season, according to Dr Bansal.
