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Why flu vaccines are needed before summer ends and rainy season begins?
Parents should not skip the flu vaccination for children, fearing side effects. Here's why flu vaccines are needed before summer ends and rainy season begins?
Published on May 03, 2024 08:10 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Children born in October least likely to get influenza: Study
The study shows that October is the best time for young children to get a flu shot, that can help them to avoid getting influenza.
Published on Feb 23, 2024 03:12 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Los Angeles
11 ways to prevent common cold, flu and other winter illnesses
Check out this list of common winter-time ailments and their easy preventative measures
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Tips to protect yourself from cold, flu and COVID-19 this winter season
As winter arrives, respiratory viruses, including a dominant COVID-19 variant, pose health concerns. Discover essential tips for staying healthy this season.
Published on Jan 21, 2024 02:52 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
On Covid, India has no need to worry yet
Is Covid back? Is the trickle of cases being recorded in several parts of the country the same sort of a sign that preceded the Omicron variant and the Delta variant waves? The short answer is no, for several reasons.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 08:17 PM IST
HT Editorial
H3N2 virus kills 2 in India, say reports. What to know about symptoms, treatment
India has reportedly recorded two deaths due to the H3N2 influenza virus in Haryana and Karnataka.
Updated on Mar 10, 2023 02:17 PM IST
Children’s early flu toll shows dangers of vaccine hesitancy
Children have been hit especially hard by the early-onset flu season, according to a study from Tennessee that raises concerns about US immunization rates following the pandemic-fueled trend of vaccine hesitancy.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 01:58 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Is it flu or Covid-19? Experts on how to differentiate between the symptoms
Flu and Covid-19, both being respiratory illnesses, have a lot in common in terms of symptoms and way of transmission. Here's how you can know the difference between their symptoms.
Published on Jan 13, 2023 03:22 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Respiratory syncytial virus: Warning signs of RSV to watch out for in kids
RSV infection usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, coughing, fever but in a few cases, it can turn severe. All you want to know about the respiratory infection.
Published on Dec 06, 2022 06:50 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
How flu shots protect people with heart failure from death: Research
While the flu has long been associated with an increased risk of life-threatening cardiovascular events, Loeb said that people with heart failure are already vulnerable to poor health outcomes.
Published on Nov 17, 2022 11:07 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Hamilton
The flu season is approaching. Are you prepared? Here's what doctor suggests
In India the flu virus circulation peaks during the monsoon season, with secondary peaks during the winter months from November to February. Here's what you need to know since the winter influenza symptoms are the same as Covid-19
Updated on Nov 14, 2022 08:15 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Can flu-like symptoms be the same as symptoms for lymphoma? Doctors answer
Painless swelling of lymph nodes in one’s neck, armpits or groin may be one of the many symptoms of Lymphoma. However, can flu-like symptoms also be the same as symptoms for lymphoma? Here's what doctors have to say
Updated on Sep 18, 2022 05:09 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Monsoon beverages to stay warm, healthy and beat infections this flu season
Around monsoon season infections are on an all-time high and immunity could take a hit. The easiest way to beat the infections this flu season, stay healthy and warm is through these monsoon beverages
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 04:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Monsoon diet tips to keep viruses and illnesses at bay
In addition to seasonal colds, flu and typhoid, mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and stomach infections are common during the monsoon season. Here's a list of what you need to add to your healthy diet plan to keep viruses and illnesses at bay during the rainy season
Updated on Aug 24, 2022 11:18 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
5 plant-based proteins to look out for this monsoon to chase away flu, viral
This is the time of the year when our immune system is usually weakened by battling seasonal malaises and needs a special boost to keep us in good shape. Chase away monsoon maladies like common cold, flu, fever, viral infections or just an overall sense of lethargy with these 5 plant-based proteins
Updated on Aug 11, 2022 02:06 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Cold, flu are common as seasons change. Ensure you are taking these vitamins
Viruses thrive in colder weather as compared to spring or autumn season. Proper nourishment of the immune system and including vital vitamins in our diet every day, can help one avert these health issues. Check out this list of essential supplements to take during weather change
Updated on Feb 21, 2022 03:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Steady uptick in flu cases sparks Covid fears in Delhi
Doctors said the erratic weather in the National Capital Region — intense spells of rain, followed by rising heat and humidity — may be driving influenza cases up.
Updated on Sep 03, 2021 05:28 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
How India must fight coronavirus | HT Editorial
Be transparent, spread awareness, and equip hospitals.
Updated on Mar 04, 2020 07:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Keto diet may help you fight the flu. Here’s all you need to know
The researchers found that the ketogenic diet triggered the release of gamma delta T cells, immune system cells that produce mucus in the cell linings of the lung while the high-carbohydrate diet did not.
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 03:38 PM IST
New York | Indo Asian News Service
Rajasthan, Delhi lead India’s swine flu surge
Swine flu (H1N1) cases are projected to cross 10,000 this week, with 2,666 new cases in just one week ending February 10, taking India’s H1N1 count to 9,367 in the first 40 days of 2019. There have been 312 deaths.
Updated on Feb 16, 2019 09:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sanchita Sharma
Why is flu so deadly? Know your ABCs
Novel viruses cause pandemics because humans have no immunity against them. The last big flu pandemic was caused by the novel H1N1 virus, which killed close to 300,000 people in 2009-10.
Updated on Apr 29, 2018 10:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanchita Sharma
Is there a cure for flu virus? Answers to your 10 most-asked questions
Common cold and flu is very debilitating and you have many questions around it. Can you get the flu from your pet, should you get flu shots, and how severe can it really be? We get an expert to answer basic questions about the shape-shifting virus.
