Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes
2 years, 6 months ago

Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes

Hindustan Times  

The monsoon season brings with it a refreshing break from the heat for both young and old, with children running in the rain, splashing in puddles, making paper boats and the whole family enjoying piping hot snacks and tea while relishing the scent of the first showers. The downside to this rainy season is that it brings with several communicable illnesses including mosquito borne like dengue, chikungunya, malaria or food and waterborne illnesses like typhoid and hepatitis A and airborne like influenza or other viral respiratory infections with the threat of Covid-19 still looming large. Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vishal Parmar, Consultant Paediatrician at Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road, suggested ways in which one can safely enjoy this season with their children. Nails to be kept trimmed and clean at all times.” Vaccination: During monsoon cases of flu, hepatitis, typhoid, malaria dengue, food poisoning are increased. Typhoid - Enteric fever spreads via contaminated food and water and is caused by salmonella bacteria which mainly targets intestines and causes prolong fever and other complications.

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How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With heavy rains this season, children are more susceptible to viral fevers and infections, prompting doctors to urge parents to remain vigilant. Soujanya, Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist from the renowned Kamineni Hospital, many children are presenting with symptoms of cough, cold, viral fevers, and stomach infections during this time. Speaking to the media, they noted, "The severity of the …

Common illness during monsoon in children: Tips to ensure their safety in rainy season
4 months, 1 week ago

Common illness during monsoon in children: Tips to ensure their safety in rainy season

Hindustan Times  

The rainy season can significantly impact children's health, leading to various illnesses if proper precautions aren't observed hence, it is essential to stay vigilant during monsoon to protect their well-being. Common illness during monsoon in children: Tips to ensure their safety in rainy season In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amar Bhise, Consultant - PICU, Neonatology, Paediatrics at Motherhood …

Mumbai sees usual rise in flu cases with monsoon arrival
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai sees usual rise in flu cases with monsoon arrival

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: As the monsoon hits Mumbai, the city is witnessing an increase in viral flu cases, particularly dengue and swine flu. Dr. Neeraj Tulara, an Infectious Disease specialist at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, said, “We have had around 100 cases related to dengue and swine flu since last week. People come with symptoms like high-grade fever, cough, severe throat …

Why flu vaccines are needed before summer ends and rainy season begins?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why flu vaccines are needed before summer ends and rainy season begins?

Hindustan Times  

As the flu season approaches, experts are advocating annual Influenza vaccination for all children aged 6 months to 5 years of age as it is a known fact that the symptoms of influenza virus and Covid-19 tend to mimic each other, leading to fear and anxiety among parents of young children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anish Pillai, …

Typhoid, vector-borne diseases emerge as key health challenges for India
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoid, vector-borne diseases emerge as key health challenges for India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In the last two years, typhoid, dengue, malaria, scrub typhus and influenza have emerged as a public health concern, according to data shared by the National Centre for Disease Control. Despite a decline in occurrence, scrub typhus remained a significant concern, especially in South India, where climate change factors, such as temperature, rainfall and humidity, are exacerbating its …

Typhoid, Jaundice Cases on the Rise as Monsoon Brings Waterlogging Woes. Here's How to Stay Safe
1 year, 3 months ago

Typhoid, Jaundice Cases on the Rise as Monsoon Brings Waterlogging Woes. Here's How to Stay Safe

News 18  

With the onset of monsoon and flooding in Delhi-NCR, cases of typhoid, jaundice and dengue have increased, with not just adults but also children queueing up at hospital outpatient departments. According to Dr Gaurav Jain, senior consultant, internal medicine, at New Delhi-based Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, “There is an alarming increase in cases of typhoid and jaundice among people. “This …

These 5 Preventive Measures Will Help You To Stay Safe From Diseases During Monsoon
1 year, 4 months ago

These 5 Preventive Measures Will Help You To Stay Safe From Diseases During Monsoon

News 18  

Monsoon season can be rejuvenating but it also brings many diseases. This happens due to a sudden change in temperature, humidity, unsanitary surroundings and contaminated water being clogged up at places, giving rise to bacteria and viruses to form a habitat for mosquitos.The rainy season not only affects adults but it also spells trouble for children with an excess in …

6 tips to protect your child from malaria, dengue or any other monsoon illness
1 year, 4 months ago

6 tips to protect your child from malaria, dengue or any other monsoon illness

Hindustan Times  

Monsoons not only give a tough time to adults but even children as the sudden drop in temperature, higher humidity and stagnant water can lead to a plethora of health problems such as malaria, dengue, dehydration, typhoid, chikungunya, gastroenteritis, cholera, leptospirosis and jaundice. According to health experts, the common signs and symptoms of these illnesses are high fever, severe body …

Parents urged to safeguard children from sudden weather changes
1 year, 7 months ago

Parents urged to safeguard children from sudden weather changes

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Parents are most worried whenever there are unseasonal rains as the sudden change in weather creates health issues for children. The wet surroundings and moist air create uneasiness among children. Children fall sick and become victims of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and also gastroenteritis, typhoid and cholera. She says that apart from trimming the child’s nails regularly, …

Dengue, Covid, Influenza, Swine Flu: Doctors Juggle Diagnoses as Patients Manifest Similar Symptoms
2 years, 3 months ago

Dengue, Covid, Influenza, Swine Flu: Doctors Juggle Diagnoses as Patients Manifest Similar Symptoms

News 18  

Fever, severe body ache, headache, and malaise may not be the only symptoms of general “viral fever” as with the advent of the rainy season, many other tropical illnesses begin to affect people. “Starting June, we began noticing the fresh onset of acute febrile illnesses accompanied by upper respiratory tract symptoms such as cough, throat pain or irritation or runny …

Beware of these common monsoon diseases; expert tips on how to prevent them
2 years, 6 months ago

Beware of these common monsoon diseases; expert tips on how to prevent them

Hindustan Times  

The onset of monsoon brings a much-needed respite from the scorching heat but at the same poses a greater risk of infections through mosquitoes, water, air and even contaminated food. During rainy days, one's immune system also takes a hit and may lead to many water-borne diseases too. This means that one should not only take measures to prevent mosquito …

From Malaria To Typhoid: Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From The Monsoon Diseases
3 years, 5 months ago

From Malaria To Typhoid: Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From The Monsoon Diseases

News 18  

The monsoon season brings with it a pleasant respite from the hot and scorching summer. Preeti Goyal, Medical Director, vHealth by Aetna, shares a few conditions prevalent in this season, and some tips to prevent them are: The drastic fluctuations in temperature and high humidity during this season make one susceptible to many viruses causing a cold and flu. Taking …

Experts warn against neglecting non-corona vaccination
3 years, 5 months ago

Experts warn against neglecting non-corona vaccination

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Experts have warned against negligence in non-corona vaccination as it can cause other epidemics if kids are not vaccinated on time against diseases like diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, hepatitis B, haemophilus, influenzae type b, human papillomavirus influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and varicella. Diseases like diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, tuberculosis, varicella and many others which are almost wiped out …

How Monsoon Diseases like Malaria and Dengue Can Increase Your Covid-19 Risk?
3 years, 5 months ago

How Monsoon Diseases like Malaria and Dengue Can Increase Your Covid-19 Risk?

News 18  

In the past one and a half years, as we navigated the COVID pandemic, we have all become increasingly conscious about our health and that of our loved ones. This week’s column focuses on ‘Monsoon and COVID-19’ and gives you all the essential information required during this rainy season to keep your family safe from covid. Common COVID-19 and Seasonal …

Experts are strongly recommending Influenza vaccination for all children before the monsoon season begins.
3 years, 6 months ago

Experts are strongly recommending Influenza vaccination for all children before the monsoon season begins.

News 18  

Know more about Influenza and the importance of its prevention It has been in news that the health experts are recommending Influenza vaccination for all children. As symptoms of Influenza or Flu and Covid-19 are overlapping, experts believe that the flu shot will help protect children and avert panic among parents Many parents may have query on ‘What’s Influenza or …

Monsoon Diseases: From Malaria to Cholera, 5 illnesses That May Affect Your Child During Rainy Season
3 years, 6 months ago

Monsoon Diseases: From Malaria to Cholera, 5 illnesses That May Affect Your Child During Rainy Season

News 18  

While incessant rains during monsoon may play spoilsport to an adult’s plans, going out and enjoying the showers, gorging on street food and playing in puddles of water is how children associate the rainy season with. Monsoon diseases are one of the major concerns plaguing parents when it comes to their wards during the rainy seasons and mosquito-borne diseases like …

Monsoon 2021: Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Flu during Rainy Season
3 years, 6 months ago

Monsoon 2021: Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Flu during Rainy Season

News 18  

The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Saturday, bringing showers in some coastal parts of the state, an India Meteorological Department official said. With the advent of monsoon, people should start taking extra precaution from falling prey to monsoon diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Zika virus caused by mosquitoes bite. Bath using antiseptic liquids in water Make sure after …

Enjoy the Rain but Protect Yourself From Catching Monsoon Diseases
3 years, 6 months ago

Enjoy the Rain but Protect Yourself From Catching Monsoon Diseases

News 18  

Southwest Monsoon is likely to make an onset over Kerala by June 3 after a delay of two days, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. Along with rain, monsoon acts as a host to a number of diseases, including the mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Zika. Furthermore, the humid atmosphere also turns the digestive system week and …

Maharashtra Covid task force recommends flu shot for kids. Experts explain why
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra Covid task force recommends flu shot for kids. Experts explain why

India Today  

The Maharashtra paediatric and Covid-19 task force have recommended Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to administer flu shots to kids before the onset of monsoon. Flu shots offer much-needed protection Dr Suresh Birajdar, Consultant, Pediatrics and Neonatology at Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar, said flu shots should be given to all those who are six months and older. "The flu shot should be …

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