Announcement

**Ronan Kelly** · January 18, 2018, 06:11 PM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 14th January, 2018)
India H1N1.png
^^ As on 13.01.2018; ^ As on 12.01.2018; #As on 07.01.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
15.01.2018, Time: 03.20 PM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

**Ronan Kelly** · January 26, 2018, 06:01 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 21st January, 2018)

India H1N1.png

#As on 14.01.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
22.01.2018, Time: 04.20 PM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

**Ronan Kelly** · February 7, 2018, 06:35 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 04th February, 2018)

India H1N1.png

^As on 14.01.2018; ; #As on 03.02.2018; **States/UTs have updated the previous year data
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
05.02.2018, Time: 03.40 PM

http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

Note: Rajasthan has reported 65 fatalities as of February 6th: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...849#post789849 bringing the national toll to at least 86. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · February 19, 2018, 10:40 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 11th February, 2018)

India H1N1.png

^As on 04.02.2018; #As on 10.02.2018; $As on 09.02.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
12.02.2018, Time: 02.00 PM

Note: Rajasthan has reported 88 fatalities as of February 19th: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...talities/page2 . Punjab has now reported 9 fatalities https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...486#post790486 Gujarat has reported 2 fatalities https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...8-2-fatalities bringing the national toll to at least 119. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · February 22, 2018, 08:27 PM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 18th February, 2018)

India H1N1.png

$As on 17.02.2018; ^As on 28.01.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
19.02.2018, Time: 05.00 PM

Note: Rajasthan has reported 91 fatalities as of February 22nd: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...talities/page2 bringing the national toll to at least 122. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · March 1, 2018, 06:10 AM

Press Release

Source:Abbott
Category:Medical and Health Care
Abbott's Influenza Survey aims to Help Moms Understand the Need to Fight the Flu
01/03/2018
Abbott's Influenza Survey aims to Help Moms Understand the Need to Fight the Flu

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India March 1, 2018 --

. 40% of the surveyed population do not take flu seriously, in spite of the increasing number of cases

. 58% of respondents were unaware on the virus strains causing influenza and swine flu

. 37% of pregnant females surveyed across the cities do not take a flu vaccine during pregnancy, in spite of doctor recommendation

Abbott, one of India’s leading healthcare companies, recently conducted a perception survey on influenza to assess the awareness, usage and attitudes towards influenza immunization. According to the recent National Family Health Survey, as many as 72.5% of children in the age group of 12 to 23 months, considered an important period in a child’s development and immunity-building were not getting immunized on time.

The Abbott survey was conducted among mothers (0-6 year old kids) and pregnant women. Abbott partnered with IQVIA, a global market research and consulting firm, who surveyed 1000 consumers across 8 cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Pune to understand the severity of the issue. IQVIA used a combined approach of both quantitative and qualitative analysis to conduct the survey.

The results show that 66% of the surveyed population’s knowledge about vaccines is limited to information shared by doctors, while 58% were found to be completely unaware of the type of virus which causes Influenza.

Key Findings

Importance of flu vaccination: 40% of mothers & parents surveyed do not take flu seriously. There is a rise in contagious issues such as flu in India, yet knowledge about vaccines is limited to information shared by the doctors.
Awareness towards flu: Awareness of flu and flu-related symptoms such as cold and fever needs to improve. 66% of respondents feel that if their family doctor advises them to vaccinate against flu, they will do it.
Attitude towards vaccination: Although health (of their own as well as babies) is a priority for mothers and new parents, necessary steps are not taken due to lack of information or a casual attitude. Surprisingly, 37% of pregnant females surveyed across the urban cities do not take a flu vaccine during pregnancy, in spite of doctor recommendation.
Perception of flu: Perception about Influenza is limited to a simple fever (82%), body pain (71%) & cough (54%). Since mothers do not consider flu as something more than a common cold, the survey results highlight the need to stress on these symptoms and its association with flu.
Speaking on the survey, Dr. Mukesh Gupta - Gynecologist, Mumbai, says “Since flu and flu complications are more severe in pregnant women, flu shots are specifically recommended to mothers during pregnancy; even better if given before conception. After Childbirth the ‘Cocooning effect’ created by all caretakers/family members being vaccinated ensures that the disease is not spread to the little ones, as they cannot be immunised by vaccines in first 6 months. As per a recent survey results, 37% of pregnant females across the urban cities do not take a flu vaccine during pregnancy, in spite of doctor’s recommendation. These numbers are serious and pregnant females should consider talking to their doctors before making any such decision.

In India, seasonal outbreaks of flu are commoner during the monsoons and then in the winter. It is advisable to be vaccinated prior to the monsoons so that the effects last for the high risk time along with the whole year. There are four categories of people who are considered to be at higher risk, hence strongly advised to be immunised – pregnant women, young children below the age of 5 years, elderly people, and those whose immunity is compromised because of factors such as asthma, diabetes, ischemic heart disease to name a few.”

Further elaborating on the survey results, Dr. Uday Ananth Pai – Pediatrician, Mumbai, said, “In spite of the existing prevalence and documented importance of influenza immunization, uptake of flu vaccines is not too high. As we see from the survey, 40% of mothers do not take flu seriously. Young babies over 6 months fall in the high-risk category of getting flu, and hence advice is to vaccinate them on time and annually. Children younger than 5 years are at high risk of serious influenza complications. Influenza is a preventable illness and hence parents should consider vaccination to protect kids from flu-related discomfort. Prevention is simpler and more economical than having to undergo the anxiety of the illness and expensive treatment later.”

Speaking on the survey Ambati Venu, Managing Director, Abbott India Limited says “At Abbott, we want to help people get and stay healthy, including our young children. One of the first steps people can take to prevent illness is to get vaccinated against influenza, and we hope that by shedding light on the important topic, we encourage more parents in India to talk to their doctors about whether this makes sense for them.”

As per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), of India there have been 38811 no. of flu cases and 2266 flu-related deaths during the year 2017 in India. Keeping this in mind, Abbott has initiated a “Mothers Against Influenza” campaign, raising awareness and encouraging mothers to initiate conversations with their doctors so that they are thoroughly informed about influenza, its symptoms and precautions.

About Abbott
At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in more than 150 countries we serve.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Sources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pregnant Women & Influenza (Flu). Available from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/pregnant.htm; accessed on 26th February 2018 at 6:00 PM.
MacDonald NE et al. The benefits of influenza vaccine in pregnancy for the fetus and the infant younger than six months of age. Paediatr Child Health. 2014 Dec;19(10):e121-2.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine. Available from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm; accessed on 26th February 2018 at 6:10 PM.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)– State/UT- wise, Year-wise number of cases and death from 2010 to 2017. Available from http://www.idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3908; accessed on 26th February 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Disclaimer: “This press release is purely meant for creating awareness about Influenza. The information provided herein is not meant to be a replacement for a doctor consultation, nor is it a medical recommendation or prescription of treatment. Please specifically consult your doctor.”

(Attn.editors: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.)

CONTACT:
Media contact details:
Mandira Viegas, Abbott, mandira.viegas@abbott.com Smritee Chaturvedi, Abbott, smritee.chaturvedi@abbott.com Sarah Rajan, Madison PR, +91-9920495218 Ruxshin Watchmaker, Madison PR, +91-9833048196 Bity John, Madison PR, +91-8454939507

http://www.ptinews.com/pressrelease/...-Fight-the-Flu

**Ronan Kelly** · March 7, 2018, 08:07 PM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of
cases and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 04th March, 2018)
India H1N1.png
As on 25.02.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports
received from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme,
NCDC, Delhi.
05.02.2018, Time: 04.00 PM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

Note: Rajasthan has reported 103 fatalities as of March 7th: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...talities/page2 bringing the national toll to at least 139. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · March 13, 2018, 05:39 PM

KN/TUM/2018/05/0106 Karnataka Tumkur Influenza-B 28 cases 00 26-01-18 30-01-18 UnderSurveillance
Cases reported from Village Primary school,
Gondihalli, PHC/CHC Bukpatna, Taluk
Koratagere. District RRT investigated the
outbreak. House to house survey done. 02 Throat
swabs & 02 blood samples collected and sent to
MCVR, Manipal. Two swabs were positive for
Influenza B. Rapid Fever Survey is being carried
out in the place. Isolation of cases done.
Concerned Taluka staff, School teachers & PHC
Field staff have been informed for follow
-up.
Health camp organized in the school and all cases
treated symptomatically

KL/KOA/2018/05/0122 Kerala Kollam Influenza B 71 cases 0 18-01-18 Under
Control
Cases reported from Village Arippa, CHC Kulathupuzha
Chozhiya code. District RRT investigated the outbreak. House
to house survey done. Fourteen blood sample and 4 throat swab
of fever cases were collected and were negative for H1N1.
Block RRT investigated the outbreak. Health education given
and medical camp conducted on 19.01.2018. All cases treated
symptomatically. Health education given.

KN/TUM/2018/05/0123 Karnataka Tumkur Influenza-B 44 cases 00 22-01-18 Under
Surveillance
Cases reported from Village Moorarji Desai Residential,
Melanahalli, PHC/CHC Kuppuru, Taluk C N Halli. District
RRT investigated the outbreak. House to house survey done. 02
Throat swab & 02 blood samples and 01 serum samples
collected and found Influenza B positive. Rapid fever survey is
being carried out in the place. IEC activities on cough etiquette
have been done in the school, Concerned Taluka staff, School
teachers & PHC Field staff have been informed for follow-up.
Health camp organized in the school and all cases treated
symptomatically. Health education given.

http://idsp.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/052018.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 14, 2018, 05:26 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 11th March, 2018)
India H1N1.png

^As on 04.03.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
05.02.2018, Time: 04.00 PM

Note: Rajasthan has reported 105 fatalities as of March 13th: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...talities/page2 bringing the national toll to at least 146. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · March 24, 2018, 05:09 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 18th March, 2018)
India H1N1.png
^As on 04.03.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
19.03.2018, Time: 04.00 PM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

Note: Rajasthan has reported 108 fatalities as of March 21st: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...talities/page2 bringing the national toll to at least 151. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · April 2, 2018, 05:19 PM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)? State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 25th March, 2018)

India H1N1.png

^^As on 04.03.2018; ^As on 18.03.2018; #As on 24.03.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
26.03.2018, Time: 05.30 PM

Note: Rajasthan has reported 115 fatalities as of April 2: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...505#post792505 bringing the national toll to at least 160. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · April 4, 2018, 10:37 AM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1)– State/UT- wise, Year- wise number of cases
and death from 2011 to 2018 (till 01st April, 2018) India H1N1.png

^As on 25.03.2018; ^^As on 04.03.2018
Abbreviations: C-Cases, D- Deaths
*Telangana State has reporting separately since Nov, 2014 after separation from Andhra Pradesh
Disclaimer: The reports on cases and deaths of seasonal influenza (H1N1) are based on the reports received
from States/Uts to Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, NCDC, Delhi.
03.04.2018, Time: 11.30 AM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

Note: Rajasthan has reported 116 fatalities as of April 4: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...505#post792505 bringing the national toll to at least 164. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · April 10, 2018, 05:58 PM

Seasonal Influenza (H1N1): laboratory confirmed Cases and Deaths: State/ UT-wise for 2018
(As on 08th April, 2018)

India H1N1.png

^^As on 04.03.2018; ^As on 06.04.2018
*Cumulative cases and deaths reported on the existing week also include those of previous weeks. The
updates provided by the States/UTs are as under:
[ Cases : Nil]
[2 Deaths : Rajasthan :2 (31.03.18=2, )]
Dated: 09.04.2018, Time: 3.00 PM
http://idsp.nic.in/showfile.php?lid=3933

Note: Rajasthan has reported 118 fatalities as of April 10 and Uttarakhand has reported 3 fatalities to April 10th bringing the national toll to at least 169. - Ro

**Ronan Kelly** · April 16, 2018, 05:27 AM

KN/TUM/2018/08/0214 Karnataka Tumkur Influenza B 21 00 15-02-18 21-02-18
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from village Primary school and
Anganawadi, Tumbadi gollahalli. PHC/CHC
vaddagere Block Koratagere. District RRT
investigated the outbreak. Rapid fever survey was
conducted. 02
throat swab sample tested at MCVR
Manipal were positive for Influenza B. IEC activities
on cough etiquette and isolation done in the school.

KN/TUM/2018/08/0215 Karnataka Tumkur Influenza B 33 00 15-02-18 21-02-18
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from village Primary school and
Anganawadi , Krishnagiri
. PHC/CHC CK Pura Block
Pavagad. District RRT investigated the outbreak.
Rapid fever survey was conducted. 02 throat swab
sample tested at MCVR Manipal were positive for
Influenza B. IEC activities on cough etiquette and
isolation done in the school.

http://idsp.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/082018.pdf

KN/SHI/2018/10/283 Karnataka Shimoga Influenza B 16 00 09-03-18 09-03-18
Under control
Cases of fever, cough and cold reported from
Lower Primary School, Hegalatti, PHC/CHC
Mandgadde, Block Thirthahalli
. District RRT
investigated the outbreak. House to house
survey done. Out of 5 throat swabs collected
and sent to Manipal; 2 samples were positive
for Influenza B. Health camp organized in the
school and all cases treated symptomatically.
Health education regarding hand hygiene
practices and personal hygiene was imparted

http://idsp.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/102018.pdf

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India Influenza 2018; 1,150 fatalities

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