Shot apt for India unavailable: ICMR pushes for any flu vaccine amid H1N1 surge

H1N1 is Seasonal Influenza; ICMR Clarifies Vaccine Recommendations for High-risk Individuals

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has taken note of a few media reports carrying misleading information regarding its recommendations on seasonal influenza vaccination. India News | H1N1 is Seasonal Influenza; ICMR Clarifies Vaccine Recommendations for High-risk Individuals.

Shot apt for India unavailable: ICMR pushes for any flu vaccine amid H1N1 surge

ICMR has recommended the Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine for India after surveillance found it closely matched circulating strains. The advice has sharpened attention on vaccine availability as H1N1 cases rise and uptake remains low.

ICMR says Southern Hemisphere flu vaccine can be used amid shortage

India’s premier medical research body has advised people to use a Southern Hemisphere(SM) flu vaccine, as supplies of the preferred Northern Hemisphere(NH) formulation are limited due to rising H1N1 cases in parts of the country. The Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) said surveillance data showed influenza viruses circulating in India were more closely matched to […] The post ICMR says Southern Hemisphere flu vaccine can be used amid shor…

ICMR Clarifies Vaccine Guidance for High-Risk Groups Amid H1N1

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has responded to recent media reports that have presented inaccurate information regarding its recommendations on influenza vaccination, particularly concerning H1N1. These reports appear to be based on an ICMR document aimed at medical practitioners, issued approximately two months ago, intended for clinical guidance. ICMR has emphasised that this […]