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  Managing Influenza in Winter: Know the importance of early diagnosis

  Health | January 15, 2025 19:16 IST

  Influenza cases are increasing due to cold. This article sheds light on surging cases of influenza, the importance of molecular testing, and tips to stay healthy in winter.

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  WHO confirms first human death from Bird Flu in Mexico

  World | June 06, 2024 6:50 IST

  The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first human death from bird flu in Mexico, involving a 59-year-old individual with underlying health conditions who died in April. The source of exposure remains unknown.

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  Influenza during monsoon: Causes, symptoms and tips for prevention

  Health | July 26, 2023 13:58 IST

  During monsoon season, it’s important to be aware of the increased risk of contracting influenza due to changes in temperature and humidity.

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  Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Centre issues revised guidelines for use of antibiotics

  India | March 20, 2023 18:28 IST

  India saw a single-day rise of over 1,000 fresh COVID-19 cases after 129 days today (March 19).

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  H3N2 Influenza Outbreak: Do's and don'ts to protect your children and elderly

  Health | March 20, 2023 12:32 IST

  Influenza A H3N2 "Seasonal Flu" is an infectious disease that can spread from person to person by droplets from an afflicted person's cough or sneeze, or through contact with droplets on hands and surfaces.

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  Flu alert! ICMR latest recommendations on influenza virus I CHECK SYMPTOMS, REMEDIES

  Health | March 04, 2023 22:20 IST

  The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommended people or patients suffering from painful coughs to not risk their lives by taking pills without proper medical consultations.

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  Debina Bonnerjee detected with Influenza B virus; staying away from daughters & Gurmeet Choudhary

  TV | March 01, 2023 11:52 IST

  Debina Banerjee, who returned from Sri Lanka, has been detected with influenza B. The actress is currently staying away from her daughters and husband Gurmeet Choudhary.

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  Puducherry: Classes for standard 1 to 8 suspended in wake of rising influenza cases

  India | September 18, 2022 12:28 IST

  Puducherry: The officials said that most of the children are arriving with high fever and cough and the spread is on the rise.

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  Vaccinate kids aged under 5 against influenza: Tribal panel head to Maharashtra govt

  India | May 25, 2021 10:38 IST

  Former MLA Vivek Pandit, who heads a state committee on tribal welfare, has appealed to the Maharashtra government to administer anti-influenza vaccine to all children below the age of five years in the state's tribal region before the upcoming monsoon season.

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  Influenza infections may up pneumonia risk: Study

  Health | November 30, 2020 6:25 IST

  The study, published in the journal PNAS found that different nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and other normally cell-protective substances leak from the blood, thereby creating an environment in the lungs that favours the growth of the bacteria.

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  Monsoon 2020 brought 50% less Typhoid, Influenza cases: Delhi hospitals

  India | October 05, 2020 10:39 IST

  Aakash Healthcare Super-Speciality Hospital in Dwarka said that they received only 50 patients so far who had Typhoid and Influenza in the last two months. The hospital stated that the count usually went up to 100 to 150 in previous monsoon seasons.

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  Scientists warn on flu, COVID: Airborne viruses can spread through dust, non-respiratory particles

  Science | August 18, 2020 16:53 IST

  Influenza viruses can spread through the air on dust, fibres and other microscopic particles, and not just expiratory droplets, according to a study published on Tuesday that has implications for the novel coronavirus transmission.

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  Scientists may be close to creating universal influenza vaccine

  Science | July 31, 2018 17:28 IST

  Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat and lungs, is a persistent threat to public health, said researchers from Georgia State University in the US.

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  Fresh Outbreak Of H1NI, 21 Deaths In 3 Months

  India | March 30, 2012 12:27 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 30: Fresh outbreaks of dreaded H1N1 virus have surfaced in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and some other states claiming at least 21 lives in the last three months.At least 309 cases have been reported