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What Is A Tripledemic? Lookout For These Three Viruses That Cause Severe Respiratory Health Issues
India, with its vast population and diverse climatic conditions, faces the threat of a tripledemic during seasonal changes. Understanding these viruses and knowing how to prevent and treat them is crucial in staying healthy.
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There Are New Flu Vaccines On Offer For 2024. Should You Get One?
Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
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Bird Flu Virus Changing Rapidly In Largest-Ever Outbreak, Warn Experts
The virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly, experts have warned, as calls increase for countries to vaccinate their poultry.
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H3N2 Virus Spread In India: Here's How It Can Be Prevented
The H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. It was first identified in pigs in the US in 2010. Later in 2012, 12 infections were detected in humans followed by several H3N2 outbreaks in the same year.
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Pfizer-BioNTech To Test Combined Vaccine For Covid, Flu
Pfizer-BioNTech said Thursday they will test a combined coronavirus and influenza vaccine, which could potentially pave the way for better inoculation uptake for both illnesses.
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US Foresees Annual Covid Boosters, Just Like Flu: Officials
Barring the emergence of drastically different variants, Covid boosters will likely be recommended annually in a similar manner to influenza vaccines, US health officials said Tuesday.
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Flu Viral: Here Are The Most Common Queries Answered
Flu viral: In this article, we answer a few of the most common queries regarding the flu.
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Flu's Return Will Shape The Pandemic's Impact In Coming Months
Charting the course of the pandemic during the coming months is likely to involve a more traditional winter nuisance: the flu. As countries lift restrictions and colder temperatures set in, influenza will probably start circulating again.
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Pfizer Starts mRNA Flu Vaccine Trial, Designed Like Its Covid Jab
US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Monday it had begun a clinical trial to test an influenza vaccine designed with the same mRNA technology behind its successful Covid-19 shot.
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Novavax Begins Early-Stage Trial For Combined Influenza, Covid Vaccines
US firm Novavax on Wednesday announced that it has initiated an early stage to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a combined flu Novavax' seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
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Influenza Vaccine May Protect Against Severe Effects Of COVID-19: Study
The annual influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis, blood clots and several other severe effects in patients with COVID-19, according to the largest study of its kind.
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Understanding The Importance Of Influenza Vaccine For Children
A vaccine taken at the right time can improve immunity and safeguard people against infections like influenza.
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No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
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Rare Blood Clot Risk Higher From Coronavirus Than Vaccine, Says UK Study
The risk of rare blood clotting following the COVID-19 infection is around 100 times greater than normal, several times higher than it is post-vaccination or following influenza, according to a new University of Oxford study published on Thursday.
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Bird Flu Hits 10 States, Delhi Sees Loss Of Rs. 2.5 Crore: 10 Points
Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand are the latest to confirm bird flu amid nationwide efforts to contain the spread. Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza as the cause of the recent bird deaths. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agricult...
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What Is A Tripledemic? Lookout For These Three Viruses That Cause Severe Respiratory Health Issues
India, with its vast population and diverse climatic conditions, faces the threat of a tripledemic during seasonal changes. Understanding these viruses and knowing how to prevent and treat them is crucial in staying healthy.
-
There Are New Flu Vaccines On Offer For 2024. Should You Get One?
Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
-
Bird Flu Virus Changing Rapidly In Largest-Ever Outbreak, Warn Experts
The virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly, experts have warned, as calls increase for countries to vaccinate their poultry.
-
H3N2 Virus Spread In India: Here's How It Can Be Prevented
The H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. It was first identified in pigs in the US in 2010. Later in 2012, 12 infections were detected in humans followed by several H3N2 outbreaks in the same year.
-
Pfizer-BioNTech To Test Combined Vaccine For Covid, Flu
Pfizer-BioNTech said Thursday they will test a combined coronavirus and influenza vaccine, which could potentially pave the way for better inoculation uptake for both illnesses.
-
US Foresees Annual Covid Boosters, Just Like Flu: Officials
Barring the emergence of drastically different variants, Covid boosters will likely be recommended annually in a similar manner to influenza vaccines, US health officials said Tuesday.
-
Flu Viral: Here Are The Most Common Queries Answered
Flu viral: In this article, we answer a few of the most common queries regarding the flu.
-
Flu's Return Will Shape The Pandemic's Impact In Coming Months
Charting the course of the pandemic during the coming months is likely to involve a more traditional winter nuisance: the flu. As countries lift restrictions and colder temperatures set in, influenza will probably start circulating again.
-
Pfizer Starts mRNA Flu Vaccine Trial, Designed Like Its Covid Jab
US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Monday it had begun a clinical trial to test an influenza vaccine designed with the same mRNA technology behind its successful Covid-19 shot.
-
Novavax Begins Early-Stage Trial For Combined Influenza, Covid Vaccines
US firm Novavax on Wednesday announced that it has initiated an early stage to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a combined flu Novavax' seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
-
Influenza Vaccine May Protect Against Severe Effects Of COVID-19: Study
The annual influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis, blood clots and several other severe effects in patients with COVID-19, according to the largest study of its kind.
-
Understanding The Importance Of Influenza Vaccine For Children
A vaccine taken at the right time can improve immunity and safeguard people against infections like influenza.
-
No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
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Rare Blood Clot Risk Higher From Coronavirus Than Vaccine, Says UK Study
The risk of rare blood clotting following the COVID-19 infection is around 100 times greater than normal, several times higher than it is post-vaccination or following influenza, according to a new University of Oxford study published on Thursday.
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Bird Flu Hits 10 States, Delhi Sees Loss Of Rs. 2.5 Crore: 10 Points
Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand are the latest to confirm bird flu amid nationwide efforts to contain the spread. Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza as the cause of the recent bird deaths. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agricult...
