Bengaluru Flu Alert: Air Pollution Peaks, Experts Warn of Serious Heart Risks

• Bengaluru sees a rise in seasonal flu cases; Health Department issues strict guidelines to hospitals.
• Air pollution peaks after four years, with experts warning of serious heart risks.
• Flu risk is high from December-January through March; children, seniors, pregnant women, and those with comorbidities are high-risk groups.
• Hospitals are instructed to monitor ILI/SARI cases, ensure adequate testing kits, medicines, PPE, and oseltamivir stock.
• Guidelines emphasize vaccination for healthcare workers and high-risk patients, along with community awareness initiatives.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru faces rising seasonal flu and peak air pollution, prompting health warnings and hospital preparedness.