Seasonal influenza under control in Tamil Nadu: Health Department

The Directorate of Public Well being and Preventive Drugs is intently monitoring the seasonal influenza state of affairs in Tamil Nadu.

In a press launch issued on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), the Well being Division stated that although seasonal influenza instances have been reported in the course of the current monsoon season, the state of affairs in Tamil Nadu stays underneath management. The DPH has suggested the general public to not be alarmed about H1N1/seasonal influenza.

The general public have been suggested to hunt medical assist in case of signs, take up precautionary measures akin to frequent handwashing and sustaining respiratory hygiene whereas coughing and sneezing. Carrying masks is usually not crucial, the division stated.

The division stated that year-round surveillance of Influenza-Like Sickness (ILI) and Extreme Acute Respiratory An infection (SARI) is taken up. The ILI and SARI state of affairs is commonly reviewed by the District Well being Officers and Speedy Response Groups. If any uncommon improve in instances or a cluster is recognized, speedy motion is taken. The supply of Oseltamivir and different important medical provides in authorities hospitals is being repeatedly monitored.

Individuals coming to authorities hospitals and first well being centres with fever and respiratory sicknesses are examined and handled appropriately. Oseltamivir (an anti-viral remedy) is being administered promptly to sufferers who require it primarily based on the physician’s recommendation.

Pregnant ladies, younger kids and aged and individuals with co-morbidities akin to diabetes, cardiac illnesses and continual respiratory illnesses are monitored with particular consideration. Sufferers with extreme signs are supplied antiviral therapy as suggested by the physician, with out ready for laboratory check outcomes.

Issuing an advisory for the general public, the Well being division stated there was no want for concern. H1N1/seasonal influenza is a treatable sickness. In case of fever, cough and throat ache, search medical assist early on the nearest major well being centre.

Extreme issues might be prevented by in search of medical assist at an early stage and initiating well timed antiviral therapy for individuals who require it. If anybody develops signs, don’t concern however search medical recommendation directly. Self-medication with no physician’s recommendation must be prevented, the discharge stated.