How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost

How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost

Amid rising concerns over the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, health experts have emphasised that the virus is not new and have advised the public to remain calm while following basic precautions. HMPV, which causes upper respiratory infections, gained attention after a recent outbreak in China. While it can affect people across … Read more

Experts debunk myths, say ‘HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19’ – Firstpost

Experts debunk myths, say ‘HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19’ – Firstpost

Health experts have alleviated concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), clarifying that it is not as highly transmissible as Covid-19. They stressed that HMPV should not be equated with Covid-19, saying that the origins of Covid-19 were unknown until its emergence years back. In an interview with PTI, Surgical Oncologist Dr. Vishal Rao explained that HMPV … Read more

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India? – Firstpost

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India? – Firstpost

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, has sparked concerns following a surge in cases in China. While the virus shares similarities with COVID-19, experts clarify it poses no immediate threat to India. Authorities urge precautionary measures like good hygiene and avoiding contact with sick individuals read more Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory … Read more

Nothing to be alarmed, take general precautions: Director-General of Health Services amid HMPV outbreak in China

Nothing to be alarmed, take general precautions: Director-General of Health Services amid HMPV outbreak in China

New Delhi: Amid concerns over the outbreak of the HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) in China, Dr Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, reassured the public that there is nothing to be alarmed about the present situation, urging people to take general precautions. Speaking to the media, Dr Goel emphasized that hospitals are well-prepared for the seasonal … Read more

In common ailments, U-2s respond better to homeopathy: Study

In common ailments, U-2s respond better to homeopathy: Study

NEW DELHI: Homeopathic treatment for common illnesses affecting children below two years of age is superior to allopathic treatment, a study published in European Journal of Paediatrics (EJP) has claimed.In the study, researchers at Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) Collaborative Outpatient Department of Jeeyar Integrated Medical Services (JIMS) Hospital in Telangana compared health … Read more