Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It causes symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. The flu spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, especially in vulnerable populations.
At present there is no need to start separate influenza OPD for screening of patients. The screening is to be done at general OPD till further direction. Patient who need to undergo swab collection: Patient with high fever (101.4°) & severe sore throat. There may or may not be other associated symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, head ache, body ache etc.