Symptoms of Influenza B and H1N1 (swine flu) viruses

Dr. Sanjeev Kapoor, Program Clinical Director-Internal Medicine, Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad, says that Influenza B and H1N1 (swine flu) viruses may affect people of all age groups: elderly, adults, adolescents and even kids.

• High-grade fever
• Chills
•  Cough
• Sore throat
• Body or muscle aches
• headache
• Fatigue
• Runny nose
• Conjunctivitis
• Difficulty breathing.

“If these symptoms are left unnoticed, it may increase the risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis,” he added.

Influenza B and H1N1 (swine flu) viruses: Prevention

• People are advised to take some precautionary measures like covering their mouth and nose with a tissue while coughing or sneezing,
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, Stay indoors if you are not feeling well and refrain from touching your eyes, mouth or nose.

Is there any particular group the virus has affected?

Kids and elderly people ( extremes of age), immunocompromised patients, or people with any type of systematic diseases, e.g. diabetes, renal or chronic lung diseases, are at high risk for serious complications, said Dr Sanjeev Kapoor.

Survey reveals public fear over symptoms resembling COVID-19

The survey conducted by LocalCircles also highlighted that these cases fuel fear among the public as the symptoms closely resemble COVID-19 infection. The survey also found that small children and the elderly (those over 50) are most at risk for contracting these symptoms.

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