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Seasonal Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It spreads easily from person to person through respiratory droplets, especially during winter and seasonal changes. Although most people recover in 7–10 days, influenza can be dangerous for young children, elderly people, and those with chronic illnesses.

Nipah Virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus — meaning it spreads from animals to humans — and is known for causing severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation). The virus was first identified in 1999 in Malaysia, and since then, sporadic outbreaks have occurred in Bangladesh and India, especially in Kerala, raising concerns due to its high fatality rate.

Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus family — the same family as smallpox. The disease was once confined to Central and West Africa but has recently appeared in non-endemic countries, including India, sparking global public health alerts.

Though the global COVID-19 pandemic has eased with widespread vaccination and natural immunity, new variants continue to emerge, requiring ongoing vigilance. West Bengal, including Narayangarh, still reports sporadic cases, mostly mild, but the risk remains, especially for unvaccinated and vulnerable populations.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the Chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes — the same vectors that spread dengue and Zika viruses. The disease causes fever and severe joint pain, often debilitating patients for weeks or months.