The swine flu death toll reached around 250 in Rajasthan with six more deaths and reached 240 in Gujarat with eight more deaths on Friday.
As per reports, 180 new cases of swine flu were reported across Gujarat, taking the total number of cases reported till date close to 4,000.
Swine Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you''re safe this season.
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The swine flu epidemic has led to the death of over 900 people across the country while 14,000 people have been affected by the H1N1 virus.
Swine flu is caused by H1N1 virus. Symptoms for swine flu include high fever, headache, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and internal and external bleeding.
Source: Medindia
Source: Medindia
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