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Flu Outbreak In Japan: Over 4000 Cases, Schools Closed - Should You Be Worried?
Reports indicate that Japan is experiencing the flu season about five weeks earlier than normal, raising concerns about changes in the behaviour of the virus in post-pandemic world.
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H3N2 Flu Wave Hits Delhi: Important Prevention Tips To Stay Safe
H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which is one of the viruses responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks. The "H" stands for hemagglutinin type 3 and the "N" for neuraminidase type 2.
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Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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H5N1 Outbreak In The US: Experts Warn Of A Potential Pandemic; Here's How It Spreads
H5N1 Outbreak In The US: H5N1 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can cause a range of diseases in humans, from mild to severe. In some cases, it can also be fatal.
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Experts Urge US To Prepare For Potential Pandemic As A New Virus Spreads In All 50 States
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy farms has led to significant animal and human infections.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Here's Why & How To Disinfect Your Home After Catching A Flu
Disinfecting your home after a flu outbreak is crucial because influenza viruses can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours. In this article, we discuss why you should disinfect your home after a flu and how.
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Similar To Flu, Not Like Covid: HMPV Virus Explainer
HMPV stands for "human metapneumovirus" and generally causes a mild infection of the upper respiratory tract.
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What Is Quad-Demic? Flu, COVID, RSV And Norovirus Strain Hospitals In UK, US
Health experts are warning of a 'quad-demic' this winter, as four viral infections spread simultaneously in the UK and US.
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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HMPV Cases In India: How To Check If You Have HMPV Symptoms?
HMPV Outbreak: Initially identified virus in China, the HMPV infection has now been detected in other countries, including India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently confirmed two HMPV cases in Karnataka.
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Health Ministry Confirms Eight HMPV Cases In India; Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips
HMPV symptoms are similar to those of flu or common cold. It can spread from an infected individual to others through coughing, sneezing or personal contact.
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As China Gets Another Covid-Like Scare, Beijing Calls It 'Winter Occurrence'
As photos emerge on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people amid rising cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV - a respiratory illness with symptoms similar to those of a flu - there are concerns of another health crisis.
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Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
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Flu Outbreak In Japan: Over 4000 Cases, Schools Closed - Should You Be Worried?
Reports indicate that Japan is experiencing the flu season about five weeks earlier than normal, raising concerns about changes in the behaviour of the virus in post-pandemic world.
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H3N2 Flu Wave Hits Delhi: Important Prevention Tips To Stay Safe
H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which is one of the viruses responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks. The "H" stands for hemagglutinin type 3 and the "N" for neuraminidase type 2.
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Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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H5N1 Outbreak In The US: Experts Warn Of A Potential Pandemic; Here's How It Spreads
H5N1 Outbreak In The US: H5N1 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can cause a range of diseases in humans, from mild to severe. In some cases, it can also be fatal.
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Experts Urge US To Prepare For Potential Pandemic As A New Virus Spreads In All 50 States
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy farms has led to significant animal and human infections.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Here's Why & How To Disinfect Your Home After Catching A Flu
Disinfecting your home after a flu outbreak is crucial because influenza viruses can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours. In this article, we discuss why you should disinfect your home after a flu and how.
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Similar To Flu, Not Like Covid: HMPV Virus Explainer
HMPV stands for "human metapneumovirus" and generally causes a mild infection of the upper respiratory tract.
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What Is Quad-Demic? Flu, COVID, RSV And Norovirus Strain Hospitals In UK, US
Health experts are warning of a 'quad-demic' this winter, as four viral infections spread simultaneously in the UK and US.
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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HMPV Cases In India: How To Check If You Have HMPV Symptoms?
HMPV Outbreak: Initially identified virus in China, the HMPV infection has now been detected in other countries, including India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently confirmed two HMPV cases in Karnataka.
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Health Ministry Confirms Eight HMPV Cases In India; Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips
HMPV symptoms are similar to those of flu or common cold. It can spread from an infected individual to others through coughing, sneezing or personal contact.
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As China Gets Another Covid-Like Scare, Beijing Calls It 'Winter Occurrence'
As photos emerge on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people amid rising cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV - a respiratory illness with symptoms similar to those of a flu - there are concerns of another health crisis.
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Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
