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How many types of influenza virus are there, why we get suffer from cold mostly when season changes.
There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C and D. Human influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease almost every winter. The emergence of a new and very different influenza A virus to infect people can cause an influenza pandemic. Influenza type C infections generally cause a mild respiratory illness and are not thought to cause epidemics. Influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle and are not known to infect or cause illness in people.
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People seem to come down wit...more
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Query received after 3 months. Present fever etc is due to virus named now as Covid19 and not earlier mentioned Corona in books. Research Scietntists are working on proper effective treatment. including what is mentioned by you . Many clinical trials are going on side by side. About 50% patients are recovering due to immunity. For others ICMR sends the guideline to Covid Hospitals . I think all these things are beyond common man.
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ben...more
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Child sexual abuse is a pressing issue in society today. Statistically, there has been a considerable increase in the number of cases related to juvenile sex abuse over the past decade. Most of the cases report the abuser to be a close family member or a family friend rather than a complete stranger.
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A sexually abused child may develop severe mental health conditions and have major difficulties coping with as an adult. One of the most common disorders affecting survi...more
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A sexually abused child may develop severe mental health conditions and have major difficulties coping with as an adult. One of the most common disorders affecting survi...more
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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Are you aware of the number of people who suffer because of pneumonia? As the weather becomes cold and damp, chances of getting affected by pneumonia increases. Pneumonia can originate from virus, bacteria and a host of other factors. It is one of the most common ailment which affects the adults, all over the world. Hence, it is important for all of us to prevent ourselves from pneumonia and for that we can follow the below mentioned steps:
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Know about the symptoms of pneumonia first: I...more
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In the wake of increasing number of seasonal influenza cases, the Union Health Ministry has directed the National Capital and other states to strictly keep a tab on swine flu cases and monitor serious ones on a daily basis. The Health Minister, J P Nadda, gave a number of directions, including creating awareness and ensuring availability of medicines and vaccines.
We are monitoring the situation on real-time basis. A control room has already been set up and is fully functional now. W...more
We are monitoring the situation on real-time basis. A control room has already been set up and is fully functional now. W...more
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Natural methods to increase our height are all based on sound scientific methods and they do work if we follow them. These methods do not claim to give drastic results because these don’t interfere with our endocrine system and functioning of our body. These methods are the best way to try to increase your height.
Proper Diet and Nutrition:
• Liver
• Green vegetables
• Potatoes
• Nuts such as almonds and peanuts
• Chicken
• Beans
• Peas
• Fruits like apples a...more
Proper Diet and Nutrition:
• Liver
• Green vegetables
• Potatoes
• Nuts such as almonds and peanuts
• Chicken
• Beans
• Peas
• Fruits like apples a...more
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