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Eye flu cases rises, people are more vulnerable to viral infections.

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         Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat are the northeastern states with the highest number of these instances reported.Delhi, New: Eye specialists are concerned that the high number of cases of conjunctivitis and eye flu being reported nationwide could indicate the emergence of a new viral infection-related hazard.   image source- https://www.aao.org/eye-health                                              According to (Dr.) Jeewan Singh Titiyal, Chief of the RP Eye Center and an ophthalmology professor at AIIMS (Delhi), there is an outbreak of conjunctivitis or eye flu this year. At AIIMS, we are seeing around 100 patients a day and a notable increase in cases. This is a viral infection that is quite prevalent in India due to the severe rains, flooding, humidity, and decline in hygiene that we have had this year. It is imperative that individuals wash their hands and refrain from touching their eyes. If you are infected, wear goggles as they stop the infecti