influenza

Says those without flu vaccination were 58 per cent more likely to visit emergency

H5N8, an Avian influenza among poultry and wild birds, has spread across several countries since early last year

Influenza, which each year kills hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, all but vanished in Europe

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WHO has estimated that this biggest public health threat could potentially threaten the lives of millions

NIH official re-issues advisory, urging people to take more fluids and get vaccinated

On January 19, Pakistani officials reported at least 35 people died from influenza

Around 170 cases have been reported so far in different districts of the province

Clarifies public concerns and offers guidance as to how to avoid the epidemic

Officials say they are only sending samples of those patients to NIH who have history of chronic diseases

Nine out of fourteen cases were Influenza A H1N1 positive and dangerous

Dr Astori cautioned  pregnant women, elderly and children are at high risk

Call for adopting precautionary measures, vaccination against seasonal flu and influenza

Health officials say poor conditions in South Punjab hospitals could be contributing to virus prevalence

Many rural areas lack facility, expertise to handle this most common ailment

Seventy-year-old Rashida Bibi is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city

Health department initiated campaign for the awareness of people to save them from seasonal influenza

Most patients who died of seasonal influenza hailed from Multan

Health experts say influenza is 100% curable, not life-threatening

Minister says lives can be saved by taking timely decisions and preventive steps

Doctors told to stay vigilant for suspected symptoms; issues advice for precaution

Say this is an epidemic disease and needs immediate control

Pakistan veteran batsman cleared of dengue symptoms

The patient whose identity could not be ascertained had been admitted to Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital

A control room has been set up at the office of EDO-health to monitor the situation