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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

Delhi sees surge in Influenza B, swine flu cases across age groups, say doctors

March 11, 2025 3:03 pm

The surge in viral cases has also led to an increase in hospitalisation of patients with pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis

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

As healthcare experts in the UK warn of a ‘tripledemic’ looming this autumn and winter, should India be careful as well?

October 04, 2024 12:30 pm

What does the term ‘tripledemic’ mean? Expert answers.

The annual flu shot is your best defense against influenza infection

Experts warn influenza flu can increase risk of heart attack; here’s what you should know

September 19, 2024 10:30 am

It may surprise you to learn that this seemingly common respiratory infection can significantly increase your risk of a heart attack

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

What's driving high-grade fever and flu among children in Delhi-NCR? Know all about symptoms and prevention measures

February 20, 2024 6:39 pm

Experts explain why children are flooding OPDs with prolonged symptoms.

H3N2 virus cases in Maharashtra, five deaths due to H3N2, Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus, health department data on H3N2, Indian express

5 in state have succumbed to H3N2 virus since Jan

March 29, 2023 1:20 pm

On Tuesday, the state reported 450 Covid-19 cases, of which Mumbai reported 135 cases.

H3N2 virus: Why is it taking so long to recover from an infection? Will I get COVID-19 too? Why is my fever lasting long?

March 23, 2023 2:09 pm

In our over-obsession with COVID-19, we seem to forget that influenza viruses mutate, tend to be debilitating and have severe manifestations as well. In fact, we tend to be complacent about the flu. Or that we are exposed to them season after season, says Dr Nikhil Modi, Consultant, Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

Delhi govt’s flu advisory: Don’t panic, avoid crowded places

March 18, 2023 8:18 am

Addressing a press conference Friday, newly-appointed health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that at present, 20 cases are being seen in Lok Nayak Hospital every day and 7-8 cases in other hospitals.