Flu vaccination provides best protection against H1N1
Posted 30 Apr, 2018 | Source: Deccan Chronicle
H1N1 is like any other seasonal flu virus. Flu season is normally from November to December and early January to February, but can continue from April to May, especially in places like Delhi. A contagious respiratory virus, H1N1 also spreads through contact. Droplets from cough and sneezing spread the virus easily. If one touches the surface or an object that
Dengue attacks city, but BBMP won’t see it
Posted 30 Apr, 2018 | Source: Health Technology
Ronak Rao, a self-employed civil en gineer, was down with high fever, severe body ache, headache and rashes. A lab test found his platelet count was low, and with a persistent fever, he tested positive for dengue.While his fever subsided in three days and he was discharged from hospital, it took him a couple of weeks to overcome his weakness
Take those shots before hitting wild spots
Posted 30 Apr, 2018 | Source: Health Technology
Bengaluru: It’s time to explore the unexplored and for a healthy, happy journey. As Bengalureans head in droves to destinations literally in the wild this holiday season, they are also making sure it’s a safe trip. So a visit to a doctor and then to the pharmacist to keep a medical kit ready is now a must. The concern is
What ails migrants in Bangaluru?
Posted 30 Apr, 2018 | Source: Health Technology
Six months ago, Mukund Bhatia (name changed), a software engineer from Madhya Pradesh, had moved to Bengaluru. Within days, he developed breathing problems. Though it began as a mild irritant, it got severe with time. Once in the dead of night, he was so troubled he had to be rushed to a premier city hospital. With medical intervention, his condition
