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Do not ignore cough and cold, it could be swine flu: Doctors
Updated On: 20 July, 2012 07:43 AM IST | | Neha Taneja
Citing the rising number of swine flu (H1N1) cases in the state, Pune doctors have warned people to be cautious and not to overlook any signs of extreme cough and cold.
Although swine flu is no longer pandemic, and surfaces as just another seasonal flu, doctors have advised seeking medical help for any kind of flu that does not get cured even after two to three days of routine treatment.
About 357 H1N1 cases have been recorded across the state since April and 70 of these were detected this month alone. “During the outbreak of swine flu in 2009-10, it was pandemic. The rise in swine flu cases around PMC and PCMC area can be attributed to the weather change, and is sporadic.


