Influenza Vaccine

What is Influenza(flu) Vaccine? This vaccine comes under IAP recommended vaccines for High-risk children (Vaccines under special circumstances). Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots, are vaccines that protect against influenza. A new version of the vaccine is developed twice a year as the influenza virus rapidly changes. Flu is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.The most common         Read More …

Pediatric Influenza: Symptom and Causes

Pediatric Influenza – Symptoms – Fever, chills, runny nose, headache, Sore muscles, body aches, Diarrhoea and vomiting, Dry cough. Pediatric Influenza – Causes – It is caused by one of the three types of influenza viruses that is Type A, B, C..

Pediatric Influenza: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Pediatric Influenza – Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Fresh garlic, mushrooms, black tea, clear broths like chicken, beef, vegetable. Eggs, rice, banana, toast. Processed foods, junk foods, excessive consumption of fats and calories.

Pediatric Influenza: Prevention and Complications

Pediatric Influenza – Prevention – Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap, Never share articles, Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Pediatric Influenza: Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

Influenza which is also called as Flu is an infection caused by influenza virus A&B. It is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract.

Flu: Symptom and Causes

Flu Symptoms – Fever and chills, Cough and/or sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Headaches and/or body aches. Flu Causes – The flu is caused by an influenza virus. .

Flu: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Flu Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Water is the best fluid to drink when you have a cold or flu as it helps lubricate the mucous membranes of the throat. Other fluids which are good options during cold and flu infection include: juice, ginger ale, herbal tea, honey and lemon tea, broth, ginger tea. Foods which help boost the immune system include yoghurt, fish, flaxseeds, walnuts, olive, canola and walnut oil. Vitamin C rich foods like oranges, grapefruits, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, pineapples, broccoli, guava also help boost the immune system.

Flu: Prevention and Complications

Flu Prevention – Get vaccinated, Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap, Never pick up used tissues.

Flu: Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

The flu is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). It spreads easily.

Influenza: Prevention and Complications

Influenza Prevention – Be hygienic and keep the surroundings clean, Cover noses and mouths while sneezing and coughing.