Tag: influenza
What’s in a name? WHO unveils new terminology for airborne pathogens
The new document will apply for COVID-19, influenza, measles, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and tuberculosis
It had taken much...
Four vaccine shots every senior citizen should have
Vaccines are not just for babies; as life expectancy rises, senior citizens too need to take these shots
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults, including...
Happy holidays! But flu season is here too, cautions CDC
The 2018-19 flu season is on us, could last anything between 3-5 months
The Holiday season is here. So is the 2018-19 flu season, the...
Annual flu shot is a life saver in patients of heart...
Influenza can be very serious or even fatal for patients with heart failure
Getting an annual flu shot can save heart failure patients' lives, according...
Humans inherited viral defence from Neanderthals
DNA that we inherited from Neanderthals helps protect us against various diseases like influenza and hepatitis
It was a result of interbreeding between Neanderthals and...
Coming soon – universal flu vaccine, effective for life
The new vaccine will be effective for lifetime, unlike current ones, which have to be taken every yearEach year thousands of people across the...
Obesity may impact flu transmission, severity of illness
Obesity may play a role in how flu spreads, according to a new study
A new study suggests that obese adults infected with flu shed...
Time Is Running Out For Your Flu Shot
Delhi for now is gasping for breath. While pollution is hogging headlines and mindspace, time may be running out for that flu shot in...
