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Common Respiratory Viruses Linked to Heart Events in the Short-Term: The U
Updated : 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 25: Common viral respiratory infections such as COVID-19, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are linked to an increased short-term risk of stroke and heart attack in adults, new University of Melbourne research has found.
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UP: Two animals of Kanpur zoo test positive for bird flu; disinfection car
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
As per an official statement, the zoo has taken scientific biosafety measures and carried out disinfection, and started serosurveillance to map the animal's antibody levels against infectious disease.
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Uttar Pradesh: All zoos, safari parks temporarily shut after tigress 'Shak
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All zoos and safari parks in Uttar Pradesh have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure after a tigress named 'Shakti' died of Avian influenza at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur.
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Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi chairs meeting with senior officials on H5 Avian In
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
H5 Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
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Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Department tackles Equine Influenza outbreak
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Secretary Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam stressed regarding the Equine Influenza Virus spread in horses and mules.
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Uttarakhand Haj Committee sets vaccination schedule for Haj pilgrims acros
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand State Haj Committee has requested the setting up of vaccination camps across the state for Haj pilgrims selected for Haj Yatra-2025, in line with past practice. The vaccinations include Meningococcal Meningitis, Seasonal Influenza, and OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine).
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India donates 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan
Updated : 11 months ago IST
India on Thursday donated 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan, including vaccines for rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza, according to the XP Division, Ministry of External Affairs.
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Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused b
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most effective way to protect against the virus.
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Pakistan: Karachi faces alarming rise in respiratory diseases
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Karachi is witnessing a disturbing increase in respiratory diseases, as reported by the Sindh Health Department on Monday. According to ARY News, the Sindh Health Department has reported a troubling total of 248 cases of respiratory illnesses in Karachi as of February 13 this year.
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New cases of bird flu found in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In order to prevent the spread of the disease, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is acting in accordance with the procedures recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) regarding the treatment of avian influenza.
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Israel: Avian flu outbreak detected in Kibbutz
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety reported that H5N1 avian influenza has been diagnosed in a fattening turkey coop in Kibbutz Tzora in the Judea region. Following an unusual mortality in three pre-market turkey coops, at 9.4 weeks of age, samples sent to the Ministry of Agric
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"Expected during winter," WHO official on HMPV virus
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"There has indeed been a rise in a number of common respiratory infections in the country. And this is entirely expected during the winter. China has a sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness and severe respiratory infections," she said.
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