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Survey Finds 54% of Indian Households Report Fever or Viral Symptoms
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:05 PM
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A recent survey of 32,643 respondents shows that more than half of Indian households have reported fever or viral illness symptoms, indicating a rapid rise in such cases.
Amar Ujala conducted a survey of 32,643 individuals across India to gauge the prevalence of fever and viral‑like illnesses.
The results reveal that 54% of the households surveyed reported at least one member experiencing fever or symptoms associated with viral infections.
Health experts say the figures point to a sharp increase in seasonal flu and other viral ailments that are currently circulating.
Authorities have urged the public to adopt preventive measures such as regular hand washing, wearing masks in crowded places, and seeking medical advice promptly if symptoms appear.
The survey’s findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and timely vaccination campaigns to curb the spread of these illnesses.
The results reveal that 54% of the households surveyed reported at least one member experiencing fever or symptoms associated with viral infections.
Health experts say the figures point to a sharp increase in seasonal flu and other viral ailments that are currently circulating.
Authorities have urged the public to adopt preventive measures such as regular hand washing, wearing masks in crowded places, and seeking medical advice promptly if symptoms appear.
The survey’s findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and timely vaccination campaigns to curb the spread of these illnesses.