Rospotrebnadzor warned the Russians about the flu epidemic in India
The CPS citing the health Ministry of India has warned the Russians that the country is “unfavorable situation on the flu caused by the circulation of influenza virus A/H1N1” (“swine flu”). This is stated in the message published on the website of the Department.
According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the end of July 2017 in India, there were more than 2 thousand cases of influenza, 600 of which ended in death.
“In the period ahead forecast of the situation development remains unfavorable. Experts believe that a flu epidemic can go on the decline at the end of the monsoon season in October of this year,” — stated in the message of Rospotrebnadzor.
The Agency said that the virus is spreading due to the fact that the population of late seek medical help, despite the fact that the government of India measures to combat the flu.
“The CPS recommends that when planning trips to India to be vaccinated against the flu for 2-3 weeks before moving out to the country” — stated in the message Department. The CPS also advised to use a medical mask when attending public events, frequently wash hands with soap and water and immediately seek medical help in case of ill health.