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Smriti Mandhana (Pic credit: WPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Malolan Rangarajan revealed that captain Smriti Mandhana battled a “massive flu” and high fever while producing a match-winning knock that guided RCB to their second Women’s Premier League title on Thursday. Mandhana’s breathtaking 41-ball 87 helped Bengaluru pull off a record-breaking chase of…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its childhood vaccine schedule by removing general recommendations for four essential vaccines: flu, RSV, hepatitis A and COVID-19. This shift moves these vaccines from routine for all children to risk-based or shared decision-making with parents and doctors. The protection system now directs resources toward…
Bird flu, or avian influenza, mainly caused by the H5N1 virus, is sparking fresh worry in India, with recent outbreaks reported in Kerala, along the Tamil Nadu border, and earlier waves across 10 states including Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The virus mainly infects poultry and wild birds and occasionally infects mammals including crows and big…
The cases of the mutated strain of influenza A, H3N2 subclade K, is surging worldwide. The US has witnessed 1900 flu-related deaths so far this season, as per CDC. The aggressive variant is spreading fast, added with the gatherings during the holiday season.While the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccines as the…
The H3N2 flu strain, particularly its K subclade, is making a significant impact across the United States this winter, accounting for nearly 90% of reported flu cases. Health officials are sounding the alarm as the virus accelerates its spread, resulting in alarming spikes in illnesses, hospital visits, and fatalities. The United States is heading into…
With flu cases surging during the holiday season, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended antiviral treatment for patients suspected or confirmed influenza. Antiviral drug options recommended by CDC include oral oseltamivir, inhaled zanamivir, intravenous peramivir, or oral baloxavir, depending upon approved age groups and contraindications. Priority groups for antiviral treatment As per…
The holiday season this year has been hit by a super flu, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. H3N2 Subclade K is a genetically drifted subgroup of the H3N2 virus. Europe, USA and Canada are reported to have a surge in cases hit by the viral super flu. While activity varies by region, health organizations stress…
Bird flu, or avian influenza such as the H5N1 strain, sparks real worry with its spread through birds, cattle-and rare human infections. People ask and wonder, if it could become the next global pandemic, similar to how past flu viruses leaped from animals to humans. Current research indicates the risk of widespread human transmission stays…
A novel H3N2 flu variant, known as subclade K, has made an unexpected early appearance in the US, leading to a spike in infections. While this strain isn’t more aggressive, its rapid spread raises alarms about potential immunity gaps, especially among at-risk populations. Health authorities are advocating for immediate vaccinations to bolster defenses. A fresh…
In a remarkable tale of maternal intuition, a Michigan mom sparked a health miracle when her daughter, Tori, 9, experienced sudden leg pain following a fever. After facing skepticism from healthcare professionals, her relentless pursuit of answers led to the alarming discovery of benign acute childhood myositis. A routine flu episode turned into a frightening…
