influenza

States have been reportedly put on alert after more than 450 cases have been recorded across the nation between January and March. (Photo: Reuters)On March 17, the death toll due to the H3N2 virus reached nine, after a 73-year-old man…

It's the season of respiratory diseases in India and after around 451 cases of H3N2 cases and couple of deaths due to the influenza virus, mild cases of Covid-19 too have been detected in the country which calls for stronger measures…

Scientists are already talking about the largest observed avian influenza epidemic in European history. And it started around the same time as COVID-19. There are a number of different types of avian influenza that can infect birds. One…

H3N2 Influenza virus has been increasing the number of hospitalisation cases in Delhi and surrounding areas and while most cases out of the 1000 detected in the country have been mild, government advisory has warned people to take…

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The influenza virus has long been a global health concern, with millions of cases reported each year. However, in recent months, there has been a sharp rise in the number of reported cases of H3N2, a strain of the influenza virus known for…

Among those infected with the virus, children below the age of 5 and adults older than 65 years are more likely to fall severely sick. (Representational image: Shutterstock/File)Given the rate at which H3N2 influenza is spreading, it is…

After Covid-19, H3N2 Influenza cases are on rise across the country and the virus has already killed two people in India. While it is usually known to cause mild disease, vulnerable groups are at risk of severe illness. Considering H3N2…

H3N2 Influenza, a subtype of Influenza A virus has been spreading fast in India with around 90 cases so far and 2 deaths. The illness is said to cause fever that lasts for 3-5 days and a prolonged cough and cold for up to three weeks.…

Influenza, or the flu, is a viral illness that typically lasts 1-2 weeks. Antibiotics are not effective against the flu, as it is a viral infection. Instead, symptomatic treatment, including rest, hydration, and over-the-counter pain…