China pneumonia outbreak: Uttarakhand, Karnataka on alert
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In response to a surge in respiratory illnesses affecting children in China, the Karnataka government's health department has issued a statewide alert, elevating the readiness of healthcare infrastructure. This decision follows a directive from the central government urging states and union territories to promptly reassess public health and hospital preparedness measures. The advisory underscores that while seasonal flu typically has a short duration with low morbidity and mortality rates, certain vulnerable groups, such as infants, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, and those on long-term medications, may face higher risks, necessitating hospitalization.
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