Malappuram, June 23: A 13-year old boy, who died due to fever in nearby Kuttippuram, was confirmed to have to succumbed to the H1N1 virus, Health authorities said. Influenza A Cases Surge in India: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan Writes to States, UTs Over Rising H1N1, H3N2 Cases.

The boy, a native of Painkannur near Kuttippuram, had died a few days ago. District Health Officer R Renuka on Thursday confirmed that the death was due to H1N1 virus infection, an official statement said. She also urged the public to be vigilant against all such fevers. Seasonal Influenza in Mumbai: Four H3N2 and 28 H1N1 Patients in City, All in Stable Condition, Informs BMC.

Besides H1N1, people should be vigilant against dengue and leptospirosis as well, she said. Two dengue deaths have been reported in the district in recent times, she added.

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