Health authorities in Pakistan have confirmed the presence of the rapidly spreading “super flu” virus, which has been causing a surge in influenza cases worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the new strain A(H3N2), sub-clade ‘K,’ has driven a sharp increase in flu cases across several European countries, including the UK. British health […]
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The flu vaccine: A high-stakes gamble
It is a high-stakes gamble with thousands of human lives on the line. Yet twice a year, every year, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) bets on the flu, which virus types are likely to dominate in the coming season? On this basis, a vaccine is prepared months in advance. “We cannot say for sure […]
Seasonal influenza claims three more lives in Multan
Multan: Another three patients of seasonal influenza have passed away, raising the influenza death toll in Multan to 37. According to details, 40-year-old Nasir, 45-year-old Amir and 50-year-old Dolat Bibi have lost their lives during the treatment in Nishtar Hospital. The increasing patients of influenza have been creating panic amongst the citizens of Multan. This […]