Delhi-NCR is seeing a sharp rise in influenza cases, with H1N1 making up a large share of the reported Influenza-A infections. According to the latest Delhi surveillance data available on August 29, 2026, 2,729 H1N1 cases and 3,736 Influenza-A and B cases combined had been recorded in the capital up to August 27. The increase has understandably raised concerns about symptoms, transmission and whether people should get vaccinated. However, there is no need to panic. The import

A wave of H1N1 influenza, commonly called swine flu, is drawing attention across Delhi-NCR. Delhi has reported 1,344 H1N1 cases this season, compared with 229 around the same period last year — a nearly six-fold increase. Reports also indicate increased flu-like illness in parts of the NCR, including Gurugram and Faridabad. For many healthy people, influenza gets better with rest and supportive care. But H1N1 can become serious, particularly in young children, older adults, p