Influenza down, free vaccine for doctors, nurses in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Although cases of influenza have down over the last few weeks, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to give free vaccination against the influenza to healthcare providers as they are at risk of exposure.
The state has conducted more than 53,000 fever camps for early diagnosis and treatment of influenza cases since March 10 and doctors have treated more than 11,000 patients, said health minister Ma Subramanain. The state has purchased 5,500 influenza vaccines through Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation, which will be offered to doctors, nurses and paramedic staff. TNN