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The influenza A (H1N1) virus, commonly known as swine flu, seems to have made an appearance in the city once again. Last week, one death was reported in Tiruvottiyur due to the virus and over 10 cases have been confirmed by laboratories in various localities ...

With the months of February and March usually showing a spike in the number of swine flu (H1N1 virus) cases, district health officials have decided to issue advisories to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the medical community to remain alert ...

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Hong Kong: Hong Kong health officials raised avian influenza alert levels to serious late Monday after a domestic worker in the city became critically ill with the virus, the first reported case in the territory. The 36-year-old Indonesian woman ...

MUMBAI: Doctors fear the city's cool-now, hot-again weather will increase the incidence of flu."There are plenty of viral infections in the air. Weather that is cold one day and hot the next day is conducive for viruses to grow,'' said Dr Altaf ...

The New York City Health Department began a new ad campaign reminding city dwellers influenza germs are everywhere and vaccination is the best defense. Health Department officials said four new ads will run in subway cars through February -- ...

India November 18(IM):A two-and-a-half-year old girl from Kalpakkam died of swine flu on Saturday ni­ght in the city. Though the Chennai corporation co­n­fir­med the death, officials point out that the main cause of death was nep­hrotic ...

Most of the city hospitals, especially the childrens wing, have patients coming with sore throat, chest congestion, cough and viral flu. The further dip in the temperature has not spared even adults who are prone to asthma and respiratory allergies.