Doctors warn public to be cautious of spread of influenza during festive season

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): Health officials have urged the public to be cautious against the spread of Influenza during the festive season.

In the contagious nature of Influenza, people display symptoms such as cough, fever and cold, and pregnant women, people suffering from chronic medical conditions and infants are advised to take necessary precautions as an infection could lead to the loss of life, officials instructed.

The public is urged to take adequate health measures if they are visiting crowded places during the festive seasons. The doctors also advised those sustaining the symptoms of Influenza to refrain from visiting crowded places during this period.

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