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Influenza

War Against Influenza: Researchers Find New Approach For Producing Medicines Against Flu, Claims Study

The study reveals that despite having been vaccinated, older people and patients with health problems in particular run a heightened risk of falling prey to influenza.

Feb 25, 2023, 13:20 PM IST

New fever cases were flu, not COVID-19, claims North Korea amid rising cases

North Korea has said that the latest fever cases detected in the border region with China were influenza cases and not COVID-19 as initially feared

Aug 26, 2022, 08:14 AM IST

New fever cases were flu, not COVID-19, claims North Korea amid rising cases

North Korea has said that the latest fever cases detected in the border region with China were influenza cases and not COVID-19 as initially feared

Aug 26, 2022, 08:14 AM IST

China warns of 'twindemic' risk of influenza amid rising respiratory infections

Chinese health commission has asked local officials for strengthening influenza prevention and control measures during the flu season which is coupled with the risk of imported COVID-19 cases.

Oct 17, 2021, 21:12 PM IST

Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 are younger, healthier than influenza patients: Study

The study was published by the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) community.

Oct 08, 2020, 01:59 AM IST

Vaccines against respiratory infections linked with less heart failure deaths: Study

The study included 2,912,137 patients with heart failure who had a hospital admission in 2010 to 2014. The average age was 70 years. Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS), which covers more than 95% of the US population.

Aug 29, 2020, 12:14 PM IST

Affordable universal flu vaccine developed, may also be used for other pathogens, cancers

Scientists developed a new nanoparticle vaccine that could effectively protect mice against influenza A virus, providing a promising approach for developing universal vaccines for the infectious disease.

Jul 31, 2018, 14:54 PM IST

New flu shot may protect you lifelong

Scientists researched whether a universal flu shot could be created by using a combination of multiple genes shared at the ancestral level by flu strains circulating.

Nov 03, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

This protein may improve flu symptoms, cut death risk

The protein called retrocyclin-101 (RC-101) is unique in that it not only targets the flu virus itself, but also the harmful inflammation the virus triggers in the host.

Oct 01, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Older siblings may up risk of flu among babies

In addition, previous studies have suggested that maternal vaccination during pregnancy can protect young babies from flu infection.

Sep 28, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

How to fight dengue, malaria, flu and chikungunya – Symptoms, prevention

With Diwali round the corner, these problems are bound to increase and knowing the symptoms for timely diagnosis and most importantly, our protection becomes our first and foremost priority.

Sep 28, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Being in good spirits can help improve efficiency of flu shots

The team measured negative mood, positive mood, physical activity, diet and sleep three times a week over a six week period in a group of 138 older people due to have their flu jab.

Sep 26, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

Swine flu: Spike of H1N1 Influenza in Delhi; 1,066 cases reported last month

The spurt in swine flu cases at this time of the year has come a surprise since the infection mostly peaks in the postmonsoon season and early winter.

Aug 19, 2017, 10:25 AM IST

Swine flu: H1N1 virus kills 600 in first half of 2017; symptoms, prevention

About 12,460 people have been affected by swine flu till July 9, 2017, and 600 people have died due to the H1N1 virus.

Jul 17, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

How birds become immune to influenza decoded

The study shows that, after an infection, mallards become partially immune and resistant to influenza infections to which they are later exposed.

Jul 01, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Flu vaccine during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in child: Study

A new study suggests that there is no link between pregnant women having influenza during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children.

Nov 30, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Vaccination in morning more effective: Study

Flu vaccinations, when administered in the morning, can prove to be more effective than in afternoon and can induce greater and protective antibody responses, finds a study.

Apr 26, 2016, 20:51 PM IST