There is no separate swine flu injection in India — H1N1 is already covered by the annual quadrivalent influenza vaccine, ₹1,200–₹1,800 per dose including the physician review. Best taken April to June before the monsoon flu peak, safe in any trimester of pregnancy, and available same-week at both South Delhi clinics.
Swine flu (influenza A H1N1) vaccination with Dr. Sanjay Sachdev (MBBS, MNAMS) at Friends Colony East and Maharani Bagh. The strain is built into the standard quadrivalent flu vaccine, so one annual dose covers H1N1 along with the other circulating strains — with same-day fever assessment if you are already unwell.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrivalent flu vaccine (covers H1N1) — adult | ₹1,200–₹1,800 | One dose a year; includes injection and risk review |
| In pregnancy | ₹1,200–₹1,800 | Recommended in any trimester |
| Child, first-ever flu dose | ₹1,200–₹1,800 per dose | Under 9 years needs 2 doses, 4 weeks apart |
| Family booking (3+ in one visit) | Bundled rate | Quoted on WhatsApp before you come in |
| Flu + pneumococcal together | Flu price + ₹3,500–₹6,000 | Separate sites, same appointment |
| Fever consultation (suspected H1N1) | ₹1,000 | Same-day slots; swab arranged if it changes treatment |
Prices apply at Friends Colony East and Maharani Bagh and cover vaccine plus physician time. Corporate on-site flu drives are quoted per employee.
Since the 2009 pandemic, H1N1pdm09 has become a seasonal strain and is included every year in the WHO-recommended northern hemisphere influenza vaccine composition. That means the quadrivalent vaccine stocked at the clinic protects against H1N1 (swine flu), H3N2 and two influenza B lineages. Nobody in India needs a standalone swine flu injection.
North India has a dominant monsoon influenza peak (June–September) plus a winter wave (December–February). H1N1 circulates in both. Poor winter air quality worsens respiratory outcomes, and in adults with diabetes, heart failure or COPD an H1N1 infection is a common trigger for hospital admission rather than just a week in bed.
Adults over 65 · pregnancy, any trimester · diabetes · coronary disease and heart failure · asthma and COPD · chronic kidney or liver disease · obesity · immunosuppression, cancer treatment or post-transplant · healthcare workers · caregivers of infants under 6 months · households with a high-risk member.
Sudden high fever with severe body aches and dry cough in an outbreak period is treated as suspected influenza. Warning signs needing same-day review: breathlessness, chest pain, saturation under 94%, persistent vomiting, drowsiness or confusion, or fever beyond five days. Oseltamivir is most effective within 48 hours of onset and is prescribed where risk factors or severity justify it. Vaccination is given after recovery.
Injectable influenza vaccines in India are inactivated and cannot cause flu or swine flu. Expect a sore arm for a day or two, sometimes mild fever or fatigue for 24–48 hours. You are observed for 15 minutes. Mention severe egg allergy, a previous reaction to influenza vaccine, or Guillain–Barré syndrome after a prior dose.
WhatsApp +91 98110 78388 with the ages of those to be vaccinated and any chronic conditions. Same-week slots are usually available at C-58 Friends Colony East or Maharani Bagh Community Centre, and we will tell you which other adult vaccines are due so one visit covers everything.
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Consultations are by appointment at Friends Colony East and Maharani Bagh, South Delhi.