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2 min read•Sep 25, 2026
Dengue and Flu Cases Surge in Chennai as Tamil Nadu Sounds Alert — Why the Days After Fever Breaks Are the Most Dangerous
Chennai is witnessing a steady climb in fever cases, with dengue and multiple respiratory viruses circulating simultaneously across the city's hospitals. Tamil Nadu's health department has intensified mosquito-control and surveillance efforts as intermittent rains fuel breeding conditions, while doctors stress that the period right after a patient's fever drops — not the fever itself — is when dengue can turn dangerous. The trend mirrors a broader rise in dengue cases being tracked in the United States as well.
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