Doctors have reported that an average of 15-20 patients per day are seeking treatment for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus. Medical professionals are urging the public not to ignore symptoms or resort to self-medication.
The fluctuating temperatures and irregular rainfall in the city are posing a major setback to people’s health, according to health experts. Children, the elderly, and individuals with underlying immune-compromised conditions such as diabetes and asthma are particularly susceptible to these infections, the experts said.
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