Influenza (mostly referred to as “flu”) is a contagious viral infection caused primarily by the influenza virus A or B. Influenza viruses .. Read more
Come winter, the serious health troubles for asthmatic patients begin. The cold weather conditions worsen the symptoms of asthma like severe wheezing,.. Read more
Fighting off the flu is no cakewalk even under normal circumstances. Add diabetes to the mix and you have a deadly cocktail to deal with. Living under.. Read more
Influenza is an infectious disease caused due to microbial agents known as “flu” viruses. It gives rise to frequent coughs, incessant runn.. Read more
Epiglottitis, also known as supraglottitis is a potentially life-threatening acute condition that characterizes an acute inflamed condition of the sup.. Read more
Stomach flu, medically known as viral gastroenteritis, is a contagious infection that affects the stomach and intestine, especially in monsoon. Even r.. Read more
With the return of the Nipah infection in Kerala, the need for awareness about zoonotic diseases has increased, especially in view of the spread of mi.. Read more
There has been a sudden spike in the cases of Swine Flu across the country. Also, known as H1N1, it is caused by a type of Influenza A virus, that has.. Read more
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness triggered by a virus. It is highly communicable and is usually spread by coughs and sneezes by those affec.. Read more
World Immunization Week is observed from April 24-30, 2018 and the WHO is on a mission to highlight the corrective action needed to ensure that every .. Read more
Vaccines help protect the babies from serious diseases ranging from polio and tetanus to measles and mumps. Getting a childhood vaccination is importa.. Read more
