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India sees sharp spike in Swine Flu infections: What is it and how to stay safe

The number of swine flu (H1N1) cases in India is rapidly increasing, with thousands of infections reported in different areas. Government statistics show that as of December 2024, the sickness had infected over 20,414 people and killed 347 of them. States like Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan…

The Times of India

This year's flu shot was up to 78% effective at preventing hospitalization in kids, early data finds

Early data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits in vaccinated people.

LiveScience

Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports

Wyoming woman still in hospital while Ohio man released after facing ‘respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms’

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The number of cases of H5N1 bird flu is growing - but can it be caught by eating chicken?

H5N1 bird flu has infected more than 50 people across seven states, with cases steadily climbing

The Independent UK

Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’

Nineteen-year-old U.S. Army Pvt. David Lewis set out from Fort Dix on a 50-mile hike with his unit on Feb. 5, 1976. On that bitter cold day, he collapsed and died. Autopsy specimens unexpectedly tested positive for an H1N1 swine influenza virus.

The Conversation

Swine flu in India: Key symptoms to take note of and tips to stay safe

A total of 11 cases of swine flu has triggered concern in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district. In order to stop the spread of the infection and to contain it, health department teams are conducting tests in various areas.

The Times of India

Kerala: Ernakulam reports 3 deaths, 11 confirmed H1NI cases since January 2024

Ernakulam has reported 11 confirmed and 134 suspected H1NI cases since January 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala govt issues warning against amoebic meningoencephalitis: Know what it is

Due to continued rain in Kerala, the health department has issued caution on amoebic meningoencephalitis and other diseases like colds, viral fevers, dengue, and H1N1.

The Times of India

Spurt in H1N1 cases in Alappuzha

35 H1N1 cases reported in the district so far this year, including nine cases each in April and May.

The Hindu

Doctors save lung disease patient with H1N1 infection using ECMO

Advanced medical interventions such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial lifeline, saving lives in the battle against life-threatening respiratory illnesses, according to doctors here.

The Hindu

Advisory: Rise in H1N1 infections in children

With the recent temperature dip in Delhi’s cold weather, there is a surge in cases of H1N1 infection, commonly known as Swine Flu. This is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is highly contagious and creates human respiratory infections.

The Times of India

Uptick in fever cases in Kozhikode

Uptick in fever cases in Kozhikode, COVID-19 death, rise in infections, dengue, jaundice, pneumonia, H1N1 & leptospirosis cases reported. Health dept monitoring situation, hospitals asked to report cases.

The Hindu

H1N1 fever case reported in Alappuzha

The Health department has urged the public to remain vigilant after an H1N1 fever (swine flu) case was reported in Alappuzha district last week.

The Hindu

Kerala renews alert against H1N1 after surge in respiratory illnesses in China

Health Dept. renews alert against H1N1 fever in Kerala due to reports of surge in respiratory infections in children in China. November-December period is usual season when flu and respiratory illnesses, such as H1N1, show a spike. State issued alert on rise in respiratory infections in children due to “immunity…

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Slight increase in swine flu cases in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mumbai is witnessing a rise in cases of influenza H1N1 (swine flu), the BMC health department said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

59-year-old man from Vaniyambadi dies of H1N1 influenza at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai

Tirupattur man dies of H1N1; health officials take preventive steps incl. distribution of tablets & disinfection of area. Special medical camps & testing of samples to be held. Residents urged to wear face masks in public.

The Hindu

How the deadliest virus in human history paved the way for new cures

CDC approved study of the virus that caused the 1918 pandemic. Researchers wanted to recreate the virus from its genetic material. CDC installed special security measures and only one man, Terrence Tumpey, was authorised to work on it. He found the virus’s haemagglutinin and RNA polymerase genes responsible for virus'…

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The story of how the deadliest virus to humans was revived

In August 1997, Johan Hultin requested permission to exhume a mass grave in Alaska, hoping to find the recipe for the deadliest virus ever known: the 1918 Spanish flu. Scientists routinely engineer viruses, but need nature to create them first. Jeffery Taubenberger wanted to understand why some flu strains caused…

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With ‘Eris’ rising and now ‘Fornax,’ when are COVID cases likely to peak again? A look at what may lie ahead for fall and winter

Expect peaks this fall and winter not as much as a high wall of cases, experts say.

The Hindu

Malappuram turns fever hotspot in State

Malappuram district has become a fever hotspot in the State manifestly because of the population density.

The Hindu

Doctors concerned over rise in influenza-associated encephalitis in children

The surge in H1N1 cases this epidemic season, followed by reports of increasing incidence of influenza-associated encephalitis/encephalopathy (IAE) in young children from across the State is emerging as a serious concern.

The Hindu

State battles unusual rise in influenza amidst dengue surge

The death of a few children following fever in the past few days, is possibly due to the neurological complications like encephalopathy and encephalitis caused by seasonal influenza viruses, especially Influenza A (H1N1), Health officials have confirmed.

The Hindu

Leptospirosis claims three lives in Pathanamthitta

Besides leptospirosis, dengue and H1N1 cases have also been reported in the district.

Daily Mirror

RAF veteran's flu jab warning after common illness 'obliterated' and nearly killed him

Mark Beech was rushed to hospital with breathing problems after contracting the H1N1 strain of flu and spent weeks in intensive care - he now says he wishes he'd had his jab

The Hindu

H1N1 influenza cases down in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

A total of 13,178 fever camps, apart from mobile camps in schools, were held , benefitting 19,71,355 persons in the last 20 days when H1N1 influenza cases began to surface in Tamil Nadu

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