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H1N1 cases: Why the flu wave could linger longer in Bengaluru than in Delhi

August 26, 2026 3:59 pm

Bengaluru’s milder climate, year-round influenza activity and monsoon-related indoor crowding could help sustain H1N1 transmission, says Dr Amit Saraf.

Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary removed the mandatory flu vaccine.

Nearly 160 recruits infected in Air Force flu outbreak after Pentagon dropped flu-shot requirement

June 19, 2026 7:08 pm

The outbreak followed a social media announcement by Pete Hegseth in April 2026. The announcement stated that the requirement for all active-duty and reserve service members to get an annual flu shot would end, a policy that had been in place since 1945.

H3N2: The virus affecting '69 per cent' families in Delhi NCR

September 23, 2025 4:55 pm

Remember that you don’t have to take medication on your own. Follow the doctor’s advice

What is causing the surge in flu cases in Delhi-NCR? Experts explain

March 08, 2025 11:42 am

Elevated pollution levels in urban areas can weaken respiratory defences, making individuals more vulnerable to infections, says Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, director, pulmonology, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad

What you need to know about cold and flu season

October 16, 2024 6:31 pm

Preventive measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and staying home when symptomatic help reduce the spread of the virus.

The vaccine has been approved for preventing infection caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. (Representational image/Getty)

US FDA clears nasal flu vaccine: How safe and effective will it be?

September 23, 2024 1:15 pm

It is needle-free and its ease-of-use may help provide a bigger protective cover

The flu, caused by the influenza virus, can lead to severe respiratory illness, while pneumonia, often resulting from bacterial infections like Streptococcus pneumoniae, inflames the air sacs in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and, in severe cases, hospitalisation or death.

Take your flu and pneumonia shot now: Can it boost your immunity better?

September 05, 2024 1:04 pm

The overlap of the flu season with the ongoing COVID-19 can make you infection-prone

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution

February 09, 2023 1:14 pm

After identifying a new flu variant, it takes manufacturers about six months to update the vaccine – and in the meantime the virus can mutate again

Doctor in the House: Here’s why your child could benefit from the flu vaccine

January 20, 2023 3:15 pm

It’s best to take the vaccine ahead of the monsoons in India so your child is equipped to handle flu season better

Exercise may enhance the effects of a Covid or Flu shot

February 11, 2022 12:54 pm

A study found that people who exercised for 90 minutes right after their shot subsequently produced more antibodies than people who did not. The extra immune boost, which should help reduce their risk of falling seriously ill from those diseases, did not seem to trigger an increase in side effects.