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The UAE started the seasonal flu vaccine campaign in October last year to educate people about the significance of vaccination.
While there are no antiviral medications to treat HMPV, doctors advise managing symptoms at home unless severely ill.
In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said it has decided to proactively review preparatory measures against respiratory illnesses as a matter of abundant caution.
'A person having flu should avoid resorting to self-medication since various viral infections, like dengue, rat fever etc. may also accompany flu'
The symptoms are a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, and muscle and joint pains.
Some of the most common symptoms include prolonged fever, cough, running nose, and body pain. But in severe cases, people may also experience breathlessness and (or) wheezing.
Virologists in the journal Science said the scientific community should invest in a four-part research framework to proactively identify animal viruses that might infect humans.
Around thirty five students have fallen ill. Among them, three students were sent home for quarantine after they showed symptoms of COVID-19.
The Centre requested all states and UTs to follow operational guidelines for integrated surveillance of respiratory pathogens presenting as cases of influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory infection.
The health minister advised doctors to test patients who report fever symptoms for influenza as well.
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