Health Authorities are Focusing on Preventive Measures to Control the Spread of Tomato Flu in India

 

Original Content- Business Upside India 

Amid reports about 82 children affected by tomato Flu in India, on August 22, the Centre issued a health advisory to the states advising them to take preventive measures against the viral disease outbreak. Besides the 82 cases of tomato flu in Kerala, 26 cases have been reported from the adjoining states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu. In the absence of any specific treatment, the only way to combat the disease is to take suitable preventive measures. As news reports mention a rare, mew viral infection, most people who are hearing about the disease for the first time might like to know what is tomato flu. 

What is Tomato Flu? 

Tomato Flu is the name of the virus new to Indians, as most people had no idea about the disease until it started occurring in children across various parts of the country. It’s a self-limiting illness, as reported by Lancet, and there are no specific drugs for tomato flu treatment. Consequently, those affected by the illness must bear with it and wait for the virus to subside. The disease primarily affects only children below ten years and seems to be a variant of HFMD or Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. However, it can occur in adults too. The advisory issued by the Centre stresses the need to sensitize children about the illness by educating them about the signs and symptoms of the disease.

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