Flu Virus
Study Says Flu Virus Remains In Refrigerated Raw Milk For Up To 5 DaysThe findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new pandemic in the USA.
- Odisha Orders Poultry Cull After Bird Flu Outbreak
Odisha ordered the cull of more than 2,500 chickens and other poultry after four dead crows and three dead poultry tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, officials said on Tuesday.
- Bird Flu Virus Hits Japan, 4000 Chickens to be Culled
Japan has ordered the slaughter of some 4,000 chickens after officials confirmed bird flu at a poultry farm in the southwest region of the country.DNA tests confirmed the H5 strain of the virus at a ...
- Ducks Gassed in Thousands as France Fights Bird Flu Virus
Workers wearing masks and protective clothes gassed thousands of ducks in southwest France on Friday, in a massive cull that was ordered in an attempt to prevent a spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus.
- France Detects First Bird Flu Outbreak in Eight Years
France, the European Union's biggest agricultural producer, reported its first outbreak of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in eight years.
- Kuwait Imposes Ban on Import of Indian Poultry Products
Kuwait has banned imports of poultry products from India in the wake of incidents of bird flu virus in some states.
- Some Common Ailments That are Often Labeled Incorrectly
The flu virus causes fever, congestion and sore throat. The stomach issues are probably from gastroenteritis, which is a different virus.
- People Suffering from Asthma Are More Prone to Catch Flu
An asthmatic patient's immune system is less likely to trigger reaction against flu virus as compared to a non-asthmatic person, says a new study.
- Diet Tips For Strong Immunity In Summer - Dos And Don'ts By Nutritionist Ishi Khosla
Immunity-boosting diet: Clinical nutritionist and author Ishi Khosla suggested some diet tips for immunity during the warm season of summer that we should follow keeping our overall health in mind.
