Influenza Cases In India
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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Reports First Bird Flu Case Of 2026, Thousands Of Chickens Culled
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Karnataka has reported its first case of avian influenza (H5N1) this year after the virus was detected in a poultry farm in Muthur village near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
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www.ndtv.com
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Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Pradeep Narayan Sahu
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
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www.ndtv.com
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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www.ndtv.com
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H3N2 Vs Common Cold: Warning Signs For Seasonal Viral Infections You Must Not Ignore
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
H3N2 influenza cases are rising across India. Doctors explain how it differs from a common cold, key danger signs like chest pain and low oxygen, who is at risk, and when to seek urgent medical care.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why H3N2 Flu Cases Are Rising Even Before Peak Summer: Doctors Share Why, Preventive Tips
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors are alarmed as H3N2 influenza cases surge earlier than typical seasonal peaks, driven by erratic weather, transitional immunity gaps, and environmental triggers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nipah Virus Vs Bird Flu In India: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier For Humans?
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India has seen renewed concern over Nipah virus in West Bengal and ongoing bird flu (avian influenza) threats in Bihar. But which of these viral infections is deadlier?
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www.ndtv.com
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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Anil Kumar Sapare, Edited by Shreya Goswami
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
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www.ndtv.com
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Flu Surge In Delhi: Doctors Warn Of High Fever, Persistent Cough, And Relapses; All Symptoms Listed
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami, Varsha Vats
Delhi NCR doctors explain why symptoms like high fever, persistent cough and breathlessness are lasting longer, when to worry, and how to protect yourself this winter.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu To Step Up Surveillance Along Kerala Border
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into th
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www.ndtv.com
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Flu Shots For Winter: Who Needs Them, When To Take Them And Why
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Flu shots protect against seasonal influenza, reducing illness, hospitalisation, and serious complications. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually, especially high-risk groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and those
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala: Tamil Nadu Poultry Farms Take Strict Measures
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
With reports of avian influenza outbreaks emerging from neighbouring Kerala, poultry farms in Tamil Nadus Namakkal district -- one of the largest egg-producing hubs in the country -- have stepped up biosecurity and surveillanc
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www.ndtv.com
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Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Well-Prepared To Handle Respiratory Illnesses: Government On Seasonal Surge
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Surveillance on respiratory illnesses shows no unusual surge of influenza in the country, the government said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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H3N2 Flu Cases Surge In Delhi-NCR, 69% Households Affected: Care Tips You Need
- Monday September 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent survey finds that 69% of households in Delhi-NCR are grappling with viral symptoms, as the H3N2 influenza A strain emerges as the dominant virus.
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www.ndtv.com
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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Reports First Bird Flu Case Of 2026, Thousands Of Chickens Culled
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Karnataka has reported its first case of avian influenza (H5N1) this year after the virus was detected in a poultry farm in Muthur village near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
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www.ndtv.com
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Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Pradeep Narayan Sahu
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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www.ndtv.com
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H3N2 Vs Common Cold: Warning Signs For Seasonal Viral Infections You Must Not Ignore
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
H3N2 influenza cases are rising across India. Doctors explain how it differs from a common cold, key danger signs like chest pain and low oxygen, who is at risk, and when to seek urgent medical care.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why H3N2 Flu Cases Are Rising Even Before Peak Summer: Doctors Share Why, Preventive Tips
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors are alarmed as H3N2 influenza cases surge earlier than typical seasonal peaks, driven by erratic weather, transitional immunity gaps, and environmental triggers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nipah Virus Vs Bird Flu In India: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier For Humans?
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India has seen renewed concern over Nipah virus in West Bengal and ongoing bird flu (avian influenza) threats in Bihar. But which of these viral infections is deadlier?
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www.ndtv.com
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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Anil Kumar Sapare, Edited by Shreya Goswami
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
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www.ndtv.com
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Flu Surge In Delhi: Doctors Warn Of High Fever, Persistent Cough, And Relapses; All Symptoms Listed
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami, Varsha Vats
Delhi NCR doctors explain why symptoms like high fever, persistent cough and breathlessness are lasting longer, when to worry, and how to protect yourself this winter.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu To Step Up Surveillance Along Kerala Border
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into th
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www.ndtv.com
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Flu Shots For Winter: Who Needs Them, When To Take Them And Why
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Flu shots protect against seasonal influenza, reducing illness, hospitalisation, and serious complications. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually, especially high-risk groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and those
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala: Tamil Nadu Poultry Farms Take Strict Measures
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
With reports of avian influenza outbreaks emerging from neighbouring Kerala, poultry farms in Tamil Nadus Namakkal district -- one of the largest egg-producing hubs in the country -- have stepped up biosecurity and surveillanc
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www.ndtv.com
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Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Well-Prepared To Handle Respiratory Illnesses: Government On Seasonal Surge
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Surveillance on respiratory illnesses shows no unusual surge of influenza in the country, the government said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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H3N2 Flu Cases Surge In Delhi-NCR, 69% Households Affected: Care Tips You Need
- Monday September 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent survey finds that 69% of households in Delhi-NCR are grappling with viral symptoms, as the H3N2 influenza A strain emerges as the dominant virus.
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www.ndtv.com