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Rain increases risk of H1N1 influenza in JK

3/3/2015
Nitesh Sangral
Early Times Report  

Jammu, March 2: Rains have added chances of increase in cases of swine flu in Jammu and Kashmir State as moist conditions are considered ideal for spread of H1N1 virus. Experts say that weather conditions are most conducive to facilitate survival of H1N1 virus.
Officials of the health department informed Early Times that due to decrease in temperature in past few days the risk of H1N1 virus spread was already high but the rain has added more risk.
"Asking to pay more attention and take proper measures in order to stop swine flu virus spread, "officials claimed.
However, hundreds temi flu and normal flu tablets have been provided to the needy patients through concerned government hospitals across the state and less number of required medicine stock has left with the Jammu and Kashmir Health Department. "Weather forecasts have also predicted rains in some parts of state which means more of moisture. Low temperature and high humidity levels that make the air extremely dense provide stability to the flu viruses and increase.
It is suggested that everyone should stay cautious to avoid trouble in rainy days," doctors stated.
Doctors also said that rainy season is known to be the real culprit in spreading the virus among the children and weak immune system. Especially children whose immune system is developing and elderly or those with a known history of lung diseases should avoid early morning exposure to air.
When contacted, MeT director Sonam Lotus said due to the western disturbances active over Jammu and Kashmir's weather conditions will remain affected.  We expect more rain till Tuesday," he predicted.
Talking on the issue with Director Health Service, Jammu Dr. Baljeet Singh Pathania said that the health department and government hospitals across the state were fully equipped with stock of medicine and also prepared to tackle with the rainy season. 

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