Dynamics of the occurrence of influenza in relation to seasonal variation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A 7 -year cumulative study

Conclusion: In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, influenza positivity started with the onset of monsoon and peaks during the postmonsoon months throughout the study period. The assessment of meteorological factors compounding influenza activity can help in raising alerts to the public health officials of impending disaster which suggests that Influenza vaccination can be initiated before monsoon months in South India.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - January 28, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ramesh Kiruba BV Suresh Babu AK Sheriff P Gunasekaran CP Anupama N Saran V Senthil Kumar P Padmapriya N Nivas Chakravarthy Krishnasamy Kaveri Source Type: research