According to state surveillance officer Dr Pradip Awate, "There is a shortage of swine flu vaccines but we are managing by procuring them from civic authorities. The H1N1 virus is a highly communicable disease, especially during the monsoon. A shortage of swine flu vaccines have been seen in six districts including Nagpur (Rural), Latur (Rural), Thane (Rural)State health minister Dr Deepak Sawant, however, denied the existence of a shortage, but said, "We have been sourcing the swine flu vaccines from various sources but it takes time." He added. He also mentioned that he has publicised that every patient complaining of high-grade fever, cold, runny nose, and diarrhoea be administered the oseltamivir capsule, popularly known as Tamiflu or Fluvir, from day one of the infection. On an average, 15-20 fresh positive cases of swine flu are being detected every day. Currently privately-run labs have been roped in for influenza diagnosis, while five government-run labs are already there.Mumbai: A senior health official has alleged there
According to state surveillance officer Dr Pradip Awate, "There is a shortage of swine flu vaccines but we are managing by procuring them from civic authorities. The H1N1 virus is a highly communicable disease, especially during the monsoon. A shortage of swine flu vaccines have been seen in six districts including Nagpur (Rural), Latur (Rural), Thane (Rural)State health minister Dr Deepak Sawant, however, denied the existence of a shortage, but said, "We have been sourcing the swine flu vaccines from various sources but it takes time." He added. He also mentioned that he has publicised that every patient complaining of high-grade fever, cold, runny nose, and diarrhoea be administered the oseltamivir capsule, popularly known as Tamiflu or Fluvir, from day one of the infection. On an average, 15-20 fresh positive cases of swine flu are being detected every day. Currently privately-run labs have been roped in for influenza diagnosis, while five government-run labs are already there.Mumbai: A senior health official has alleged there
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