swine flu
Swine flu kills 5 in Hyderabad, government hospitals on alert
2 patients died in Osmania General Hospital. 3 other patients died in Gandhi General Hospital.
90 H1N1 deaths since January
It can be easily transmitted through the air, skin, saliva and contaminated surfaces.
Around 60 killed by H1N1 virus since july in state
According to reports from Nashik, at least three deaths were reported in the district in the last 24 hours.
Pet dogs could cause the next big flu outbreak in humans
Deadly new strains of virus can jump from pets to owners, researchers warn a new vaccine may be needed to fight it.
51,000 people immunised against H1N1 virus
As per data provided by the state swine-flu department, 36,000 pregnant women are among the ones who have been vaccinated.
Global pandemic unstoppable, warn experts at Davos summit
Experts say pandemic will happen due to international travel as world marks 100 years of Spanish flu that killed 50 million.
Shortage of swine flu vaccine in state: Official
On an average, 15-20 fresh positive cases of swine flu are being detected every day.
Swine flu claimed 12 lives in Delhi this year: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
According to data provided by 4 Centre-run hospitals, H1N1 virus had claimed 47 lives, including 22 from Delhi this year till late August.
Flu shots may cause miscarriages in women, says study
Past studies have found flu vaccines are safe during pregnancy but there's little research on impact in first three months of pregnancy.
Swine flu infection may trigger type 1 diabetes, says study
Research shows that an influenza diagnosis during the pandemic season doubles risk of later developing type 1 diabetes.