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Parents should look out for these signs of dengue in children

Dengue in children: Some early signs parents must pay attention to

August 21, 2025 5:29 pm

Children may not always be able to explain how they’re feeling, which can delay timely diagnosis and treatment.

2 dengue cases in Chandigarh, admin begins efforts to control mosquito breeding

July 05, 2025 10:43 am

Doctors suggested avoiding roadside juice, shakes, cut fruit and chutney, undercooked and stale food, foods with cream, curd, cheese and mayonnaise, and chicken, fish and meat which is not stored at a proper temperature.

Here's what happens if you keep mosquito repellent on all night

April 24, 2025 1:30 pm

When it comes to safeguarding from diseases like dengue and malaria, the use of repellents is essential but safe application is critical to avoid compromising one’s well being.

This is when a mosquito bite can turn lethal

April 07, 2025 5:52 pm

Avoid stagnant water around the house — in plant trays, buckets, or open containers — as these serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Rare mosquito-borne virus sparks park closures in US towns

August 27, 2024 6:06 am

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns that between 33% and 70% of people infected with the virus die.

What makes mosquitoes suck blood

July 03, 2024 6:19 pm

A new study has suggested that a pair of mosquito hormones work in tandem to activate or suppress the pesky insects’ blood cravings.

What is the 'dengue hemorrhage shock syndrome' that a 28-year-old Kolkata doctor died of?

September 21, 2023 2:28 pm

Dr Sauren Panja, senior consultant and administrative lead-critical care services, internal medicine at Narayana Health RN Tagore Hospital Mukundpur Kolkata said prevention relies on robust mosquito control measures - from insect repellents to the elimination of breeding sites

Delhi sees a rise in dengue cases; know the symptoms, causes and prevention

July 12, 2023 2:50 pm

"The infection manifests through symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, rash, and in severe cases, haemorrhagic manifestations," said Dr Khushali Lalcheta, consultant physician, HCG Hospital Rajkot

One-shot chikungunya vaccine found safe, effective in first phase 3 trial: Lancet study

June 13, 2023 12:50 pm

After a single vaccination, VLA1553 induced antibody levels at a level that is considered to protect against disease among 99 per cent (263/266) of participants. There was no difference in immune response according to age, the researchers said.

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The Yossarian type: A subset of the self-obsessed have been proven right — mosquitoes do target them above others

October 21, 2022 4:24 am

Given the inordinate amount of research now being carried out across the world, isn't it possible that, like the “meetha khoon” types, all the others who think they are in destiny's cross-hairs, too, could be right? Perhaps they deserve a sympathetic ear