Cold And Flu: How To Protect Your Child From Seasonal Flu? Tips To Boost Immunity
Although the common cold and the flu are unavoidable, there are smart measures you can take to help keep your children healthy.
Aug 09, 2023, 12:02 PM IST
Flu vaccine linked to 40 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
"Flu vaccination in older adults reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for several years".
Jun 27, 2022, 15:29 PM IST
Adult immunisation: Myth vs reality
While vaccinations remain the most effective prevention strategy to maintain immunity for a prolonged period, adult immunisation remains neglected.
May 12, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
Genes linked to better immune response to flu vaccine identified
Researchers have identified several genes and gene clusters associated with the immune response to flu vaccination.
Aug 26, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Vaccinating pregnant women year-round reduces risk of flu virus infection in babies!
The study has showed that vaccinating pregnant mothers year-round is likely to reduce the infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 per cent, increase birth weights by 15 per cent and result in babies having less influenza.
May 16, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Flu shots, access to medication help kids combat asthma
Kids with asthma require regular flu shots and schools with equipment and access to medications to treat asthma.
Nov 13, 2016, 01:06 AM IST
New universal flu vaccine to prevent global pandemics
Scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines that protects against majority of the known viral strains and help prevent future global pandemics that could kill millions.
Oct 01, 2016, 12:41 PM IST
Vaccines for adults: What you need to know
Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.
Jan 18, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
Why flu shot protection declines as we age
Once you grow old, flu vaccine gets less effective and now, a team of researchers has explained why it is so.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:09 AM IST
Flu shot reduces risk of stroke
A new research shows that chances of having a stroke fell by around a fifth in the first 59 days after receiving the flu jab.
Oct 07, 2015, 15:50 PM IST
