New Delhi: Children are at high risk of getting Tomato Flu and if the disease is not prevented and controlled, it can spread infection to adults. is Tomato flu or tomato fever was first identified in Kerala’s Kollam district on May 6. As of July 26, 82 children under the age of five have been diagnosed with the infection, according to information received from government hospitals in the state.
Cases of tomato flu were also detected in Tamil Nadu and Odisha
Apart from Kerala, cases of tomato flu have also been detected in Tamil Nadu and Odisha. According to the report published on August 17, “Children are at increased risk of contracting the flu, as viral infections are common in this age group and spread through close contact. Young children are also at risk of infection from using nappies, touching dirty surfaces and putting things directly into their mouths. There could be serious consequences.
This virus also has symptoms like fever, fatigue, body aches and rash
This disease causes red blisters or blisters on the body which are painful, hence it is called tomato flu. According to the study, although the disease is not fatal, but keeping in mind the alarming experience of the Kovid-19 pandemic, careful management is necessary to prevent its outbreak. Like Covid, this virus can also cause symptoms like fever, fatigue, body aches and rash.
Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines on tomato flu. Cases of tomato flu are coming to light in many states of the country. After Kerala, tomato flu patients have also been seen in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. So far 82 people have come under its spell. Children are also becoming victims of tomato flu.
Why is tomato called flu?
This virus causes red blisters on children’s bodies, which later grow and look like the size of a tomato, hence the name tomato flu. Common symptoms of people infected with tomato flu include body aches, joint pain, fever, vomiting, skin irritation. Hand, foot and mouth diseases occur in children. Because of this, called tomato flu, children get it earlier. Although the disease affects children under the age of 10, it is said that tomato flu can also affect people older than them. Those who have low immunity.