Influenza

WHO Says COVID-19 Pandemic Is "One Big Wave", Not Seasonal

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 28, 2020

The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned against complacency about new coronavirus transmission in the northern hemisphere summer, saying that this virus did not behave like influenza that tended to follow seasonal trends.

25,000 Villages, 3 Crore People: Assam's Mega Drive In Coronavirus Fight

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday May 10, 2020

Samples from people with fever, influenza, and respiratory problems are being collected from 25,000 villages of Assam as part of efforts to prevent the community-level spread of coronavirus.

Strides Pharma Surrenders Early Gains To End Lower On News Of Developing Antivirals For Covid-19

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha | Thursday April 30, 2020

Strides Pharma shares zoomed more than 10 per cent on the BSE on Thursday after the company said that it has developedFavipiravir antiviral tablets for the treatment of COVID-19.

Researchers Create AI-Powered Device That Detects Cough, Can Predict Pandemic in Making

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 21, 2020

A team of US researchers has invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning called 'FluSense' that can detect coughing and crowd size in real time, analyse the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses and influenza trends and predict the next pandemic in the making.

Coronavirus Slower Than Flu But More Dangerous, Says WHO

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 4, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has observed that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads less efficiently than influenza or flu virus. However, the WHO also noted that the illness caused by COVID-19 is more severe than that of the flu.

1918 Parade In US Helped Spread A Deadly Flu That Left Nearly 13,000 Dead

World News | Erin Blakemore, The Washington Post | Monday September 23, 2019

On Sept. 28, 1918, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Philadelphia to watch a patriotic spectacle. But the Liberty Loan Parade, which was to promote government bonds that would help pay for the Allied cause in World War I, had an unwelcome guest: influenza.

Consuming Elderberries May Counter Influenza: Study 

NDTV Food | Thursday April 25, 2019

Researchers performed a comprehensive examination of the mechanism by which phytochemicals, compounds that positively affect health, present in elderberries could tackle influenza infections.

Prepare For Next Flu Pandemic, "It's A Matter Of When, Not If": WHO

World News | Reuters | Monday March 11, 2019

The world will inevitably face another pandemic of flu and needs to prepare for the potential devastation that could cause, and not underestimate the risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Swine Flu Kills 226 Across Country, Rajasthan Worst Hit

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 7, 2019

Rajasthan continues to remain the worst hit with swine flu as the number of disease-related deaths hit 85 in the state, while 2,263 patients have been found positive with the influenza, according to a National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) report released on February 3.

More Than 1,000 Swine Flu Cases Reported In Delhi, One Dead: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2019

One death due to swine flu and 124 fresh cases of Influenza A (H1N1) was on Tuesday recorded in Delhi, taking the total number of people affected by the disease in the city this year to 1019, according to a report.

Swine Flu: Causes, Treatment And Tips To Stay Safe!

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday January 24, 2019

Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several swine influenza viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country. H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air.

Patna Zoo Closed After Six Peacocks Die Of Bird Flu Virus

Patna News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 25, 2018

The Patna zoo was closed on Tuesday "until further orders" after strains of avian influenza virus were found in six dead peacocks, Forest officials said.

Study: Pregnant And Obese Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Flu Complications

Health | IANS | Thursday December 20, 2018

Influenza testing is important because physicians are more likely to treat patients with antiviral medications if they have a definitive diagnosis, further reducing the likelihood of prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, especially in outpatients.

Dispelling Deadly Myths About Getting A Flu Shot

Health | Emily Sohn, The Washington Post | Tuesday November 27, 2018

Despite years of consistent messages from health-care providers about the dangers of the flu and the protective power (and safety) of the flu shot, many people still hold false beliefs about both.

This Season, Stay Away From The Flu: Know The Early Signs Of Flu And Top Tips For Prevention

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday October 31, 2018

Influenza or flu is a viral infection which attacks respiratory system which includes lungs, throat and nose. The most effective way to prevent the flu is getting the annual flu vaccine, which is recommended for anyone above 6 months of age.