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HMPV neither new nor deadly. Read why there is no need to panic
5 days, 3 hours ago

HMPV neither new nor deadly. Read why there is no need to panic

Op India  

On Monday, media reports claimed that India had recorded its first case of the Human Metapneumovirus. The “latest virus from China” HMPV has already been in India since decades and is a well known pathogen causing respiratory illness especially in children. pic.twitter.com/H4nLOdcgXI — Amit Thadhani January 4, 2025 On Saturday, noted surgeon Amit Thadhani attempted to pacify the public, worried …

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HMPV reported for the first time in India? Doctor Amit Thadhani clears the air about the 'new virus'
5 days, 3 hours ago

HMPV reported for the first time in India? Doctor Amit Thadhani clears the air about the 'new virus'

Op India  

On Monday, media reports claimed that India had recorded its first case of the Human Metapneumovirus. The “latest virus from China” HMPV has already been in India since decades and is a well known pathogen causing respiratory illness especially in children. pic.twitter.com/H4nLOdcgXI — Amit Thadhani January 4, 2025 On Saturday, noted surgeon Amit Thadhani attempted to pacify the public worried …

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Walking pneumonia cases are skyrocketing in kids this year
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Walking pneumonia cases are skyrocketing in kids this year

The Independent  

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Everyone in California seems to be sick with respiratory illness. Here’s why
1 year ago

Everyone in California seems to be sick with respiratory illness. Here’s why

LA Times  

Does it seem like a lot of people you know are sick? In Los Angeles County, about 23% of people participating in a weekly text-message-based survey reported having a cough or shortness of breath for the week that ended Dec. 10, higher than the total reported during a late summer peak in respiratory illnesses, when 21% said they had those …

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Surge in Queensland respiratory illness prompts warning to stay away from older relatives
1 year ago

Surge in Queensland respiratory illness prompts warning to stay away from older relatives

ABC  

Queensland is experiencing an unseasonal surge in respiratory infections, prompting Chief Health Officer John Gerrard to warn people with symptoms to stay away from elderly relatives during the festive season. Key points: There are 66 people in Queensland hospitals with influenza Last week the state recorded 2,162 COVID cases and 836 of influenza There has also been a rise in …

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Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US
1 year ago

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An infectious diseases expert has warned that the US could see …

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COVID, flu, RSV on the rise in California. Is another ‘tripledemic’ coming?
1 year, 1 month ago

COVID, flu, RSV on the rise in California. Is another ‘tripledemic’ coming?

LA Times  

Respiratory virus season is ramping up in California, prompting health officials to renew their calls for residents to get vaccinated in hopes of reducing potential pressure on health systems across the state. Last year at this time, children’s hospitals across California were under stress, with exceptionally high hospitalization rates related to RSV — including in Orange County, which declared a …

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What we know about respiratory illness outbreak ‘overwhelming’ China’s hospitals
1 year, 1 month ago

What we know about respiratory illness outbreak ‘overwhelming’ China’s hospitals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “With the outbreak of pneumonia in China, children’s hospitals …

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US lawmakers call on Biden to impose China travel ban amid pneumonia scare
1 year, 1 month ago

US lawmakers call on Biden to impose China travel ban amid pneumonia scare

India Today  

Five Republican senators led by Marco Rubio on Friday asked President Joe Biden's administration to ban travel between the United States and China after a spike in Chinese respiratory illness cases. A Biden administration official said the United States was closely monitoring the uptick in respiratory illnesses in China, but added, "We are seeing seasonal trends. In January 2020, then-President …

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Respiratory illnesses in kids on rise: Common causes and preventive measures
1 year, 1 month ago

Respiratory illnesses in kids on rise: Common causes and preventive measures

Hindustan Times  

China's mysterious pneumonia has led to surge in hospitalisation cases across the country with children experiencing fever and lung damage, but without the classic symptoms of pneumonia such as breathlessness, coughing among others. The spread of viruses like RSV and influenza can lead to respiratory infections, especially in settings like schools or daycare centers where children gather closely. Moreover, the …

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Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why
1 year, 1 month ago

Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why

NPR  

Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Most concerning, veterinarians say they're unable to identify what's making the dogs ill and the go-to treatments for canine respiratory illness, generally called "kennel cough," appear to be ineffective. Enlarge this image toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Julio Cortez/AP Despite all the attention on individual cases, there's nothing at this point …

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The threat of respiratory illnesses is underway, CDC director says, and hospitalizations are on the rise
1 year, 1 month ago

The threat of respiratory illnesses is underway, CDC director says, and hospitalizations are on the rise

CNN  

CNN — Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated a congressional subcommittee Thursday about cases of respiratory illness in the US due to three viruses: flu, the coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. “Flu season is just beginning across most of the country, though accelerating fast, and while we’re seeing relatively low …

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Karnataka health department on alert after surge in respiratory illnesses in China; issues advisory
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka health department on alert after surge in respiratory illnesses in China; issues advisory

Hindustan Times  

As respiratory illnesses surge among children in China, the Karnataka health department on Tuesday issued an advisory to the public to take precautions and avoid diseases that are communicable through air. “In view of the recent media reports of surge in respiratory illness among children in China and taking note of the WHO statement on these reported cases, the increase …

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Pneumonia Outbreak: 6 Indian states on ALERT as china sees massive surge in respiratory infections
1 year, 1 month ago

Pneumonia Outbreak: 6 Indian states on ALERT as china sees massive surge in respiratory infections

India TV News  

Pneumonia outbreak in China: In response to a surge in pneumonia cases in China, health authorities in six Indian states are on high alert. Haryana: In Haryana, the health department has issued a directive emphasizing the immediate reporting of any instances of "clustering of unusual respiratory illness" in both public and private hospitals. 'Low Risk to India' Earlier last week, …

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States on alert after Centre's directive over surge in respiratory illness in China
1 year, 1 month ago

States on alert after Centre's directive over surge in respiratory illness in China

India Today  

Several states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare infrastructure on alert after the Centre’s directive to review preparedness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses, especially among children, in China. Tamil Nadu Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has alerted the health department to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses in …

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Health Matters | Sharing information in a globalised world
1 year, 1 month ago

Health Matters | Sharing information in a globalised world

The Hindu  

In the world of healthcare, déjà vus are quite common. China’s National Health Commission told reporters last week that the respiratory illness spike was due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens, namely influenza and common bacterial infections that affect children, including mycoplasma pneumonia. Meanwhile, India’s Health Ministry maintained that it would be closely monitoring …

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Review hospital preparedness: Centre to states amid mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China
1 year, 1 month ago

Review hospital preparedness: Centre to states amid mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has written to all states and Union Territories asking them to review the hospital preparedness as the health ministry is closely monitoring the rise of respiratory illness cases in China among children. China is witnessing a sudden spike in cases of respiratory illness among children. All cases of influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory illness among children and …

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Govt Asks States to Immediately Review Preparedness Amid China Pneumonia Outbreak
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt Asks States to Immediately Review Preparedness Amid China Pneumonia Outbreak

News 18  

Union Health Ministry has advised all the states and Union Territories to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness measures in view of the increasing cases of pneumonia in China. The Union Health Secretary — in a letter to all the States and Union Territories — advised them to immediately review the preparedness measures in the health department at a …

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Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness amid China pneumonia scare, says ‘no need for alarm’
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness amid China pneumonia scare, says ‘no need for alarm’

India TV News  

The Centre on Sunday asked states to review hospitals' preparedness amid the China pneumonia scare. In a letter to all states and Union territories, the Union health secretary has advised them to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness such as availability of beds, drugs and vaccines for influenza, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits and reagents, functionality …

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Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness

The Independent  

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​Closely monitoring H9N2 outbreak in China: Health Ministry of India
1 year, 1 month ago

​Closely monitoring H9N2 outbreak in China: Health Ministry of India

Op India  

The Union Health Ministry has announced that it is closely monitoring the outbreak of reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China. The ministry stated in a press release that there is low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China and the clusters of respiratory illness. #HealthForAll Union …

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Closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2, clusters of respiratory illness in children in China, says Health Ministry
1 year, 1 month ago

Closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2, clusters of respiratory illness in children in China, says Health Ministry

The Hindu  

There is low risk to India from both the avian influenza case reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness said the Health Ministry on November 24. The statement comes following reports indicating clustering of cases of respiratory illness in children in northern China for which World Health Organisation has also issued a statement. The Ministry maintained …

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'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak
1 year, 1 month ago

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak

News 18  

Amid the increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in the neighbouring country. “There is a low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory …

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Govt closely monitoring respiratory illness outbreak in China, risk to India low
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt closely monitoring respiratory illness outbreak in China, risk to India low

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry is closely monitoring the new outbreak reported in China resulting in respiratory illness among children. China has reported a spike in respiratory illness among children resulting in a massive surge in hospitalisation. The ministry took note of the media reports of a cluster outbreak of mysterious respiratory illness in children in northern China for which WHO …

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