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Bird flu surveillance stepped up
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/12/2024
» Public health authorities are preparing to guard against the potential spread of bird flu in Thailand after more cases were found in neighbouring countries following a recent outbreak in the United States.
‘Disease X’ in Congo a mix of illnesses
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/12/2024
» A flu-like illness that has sickened hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a mix of diseases common in the region that have morphed into severe forms in a population weakened by food shortages.
First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
AFP, Published on 19/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - An elderly patient in Louisiana is in a "critical condition" with severe avian influenza, US authorities announced Wednesday, the first serious human case in the country as fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic.
Cold climes on radar for two weeks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2024
» The temperature, especially in upper Thailand, is predicted to fall slightly until Dec 27 as a new high-pressure area is spreading into the upper part of the country, while the South is being warned to brace for more rain, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) said.
Experts Suggested Elevating Elderly Care with “Protection Beyond Flu”
Published on 12/12/2024
» · Research in Denmark* reveals that the elderly protection with High-Dose Influenza Vaccine could reduce flu and pneumonia hospitalizations by 64.4% and lower mortality rates by 48.9%
Thailand on alert for ‘Disease X’
Apinya Wipatayotin and Bloomberg, Published on 06/12/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has alerted all its offices to be vigilant about an infectious disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has sickened hundreds of people and has killed at least 79 since late October.
What is mystery 'disease x' and why have dozens died in DR Congo?
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/12/2024
» HONG KONG — Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of an infectious disease outbreak termed 'Disease X' that's sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 79, since late October.
Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 03/12/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I both work in an office, and our three kids are in school. That's a lot of exposure to germs and bugs. When someone gets sick, how do you know if it's a cold or the flu -- or worse? Do you always need to see a doctor?
Can't beat jabs
Published on 02/12/2024
» Re: "Medical costs in Thailand surge", (Business, Nov 27).
Action, not cynicism
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/11/2024
» Re: "Pricey policies to curb climate change 'dead'", (Opinion, Nov 28).