Tag: flu
The unusual suspects: 7 reasons why flu can get you… and not just during season change
Everyone dreads the change of season, because it means that everyone is susceptible to the seasonal flu. According to Dr Mohsin Wali, general physician and cardiologist, and Dr Vinayak Abbot, […]
Beware, flu season is on and as bad as 2009 swine flu
The flu has further tightened its grip on the US. This season is now as bad as the swine flu epidemic nine years ago. A report out on Friday shows […]
Scientists identify protein that may improve survival during the flu
Researchers have identified a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu and may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza. The results — published in […]
QU Health Clinic to hold flu vaccination campaign
The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar University (QU) Health Clinic will organise its annual flu vaccination campaign on October 31. The campaign aims to increase community awareness on the importance of getting […]
More healthcare workers need flu shots: CDC
More U.S. health care workers need to get their annual flu shots, a new government report shows. Roughly one in every five American health care workers skips the yearly vaccination, […]