Tomato Flu was first identified in Kollam, Kerala on May 6, 2022. As of July 26, over 82 children younger than 5 yrs with the infection have been reported by local govt hospitals.
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Centre has sent an advisory to states on HFMD (Hand Foot & Mouth Disease), commonly known as Tomato Flu, stating that it s a self-limiting illness targeting mostly young children aged 1-10 years and immune-compromised adults and no specific drug exists to treat it.
The government clarified that 'Tomato Flu' is a viral disease and although it has symptoms similar to other viral infections such as fever, fatigue, body aches, skin rashes and the virus is not related to SARS-CoV-2, monkeypox, dengue and/or chikungunya.