As the flu season begins, nurse Nhlanhla Mofokeng from a local hospital shares how people can protect themselves from the flu. • Get the flu vaccine annually According to Mofokeng, the flu shot is the ...

Latvia has reported a first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza among poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday. The outbreak occurred in a flock of 190 backyard ...

IF you’re one of the 16 million Brits plagued by hay fever every… single… summer, chances are you’ll do almost anything to ...

Flu cases are climbing and experts are warning vaccine rates against the potentially deadly infection are “alarmingly low” as ...

It is also a good idea to wear N95 masks or even surgical masks as this can help prevent the inhalation ... cases of seasonal flu in Delhi, particularly H1N1 (swine flu) and Influenza B, bring to ...

Gary Sharp, head of Hancock County Health Department, encourages Hoosiers to stay vigilant in fighting germs to prevent catching the flu. HANCOCK ... in the use of face masks has allowed the ...

Get the flu vaccine every year The best way to prevent the flu is by getting your ... If flu cases are high in your community, wearing a mask in crowded places, like public transport or grocery ...

By some measures, this year’s flu season is the worst in 15 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded ... Here are five tips for getting through the rest of this flu ...

Flu numbers are rising in the state ... Rayburn also suggests antibiotics, wearing a mask and staying hydrated to help prevent symptoms from getting worse and to look out for those around you ...

If they need to be moved, people are advised to wear disposable gloves, a mask and eye protection ... extra steps to protect their poultry populations and help prevent the spread of ‘bird flu.’ To ...

With highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, continuing to spread across the country, health officials are reiterating several food safety tips to protect from bacteria and viruses.