Health Authorities Warn of Rising Influenza Cases

Health authorities warn of rising influenza cases including H1N1 in the Maldives. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) launched an awareness campaign. Dr. Mohamed Ali from Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) reported three young adults on ventilators due to influenza pneumonia, but said a pandemic is very unlikely. He urged the public to get vaccinated. The HPA has not confirmed if a recent death was due to influenza; the deceased had other medical complications. Preventive measures include vaccination and good hygiene.

Health authorities warn of rising influenza cases including H1N1 in the Maldives. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) launched an awareness campaign. Dr. Mohamed Ali from Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) reported three young adults on ventilators due to influenza pneumonia, but said a pandemic is very unlikely. He urged the public to get vaccinated. The HPA has not confirmed if a recent death was due to influenza; the deceased had other medical complications. Preventive measures include vaccination and good hygiene.

Health authorities warn of rising influenza cases including H1N1 in the Maldives. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) launched an awareness campaign. Dr. Mohamed Ali from Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) reported three young adults on ventilators due to influenza pneumonia, but said a pandemic is very unlikely. He urged the public to get vaccinated. The HPA has not confirmed if a recent death was due to influenza; the deceased had other medical complications. Preventive measures include vaccination and good hygiene.

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