A medical camp being conducted at Paruvachi village in Erode district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Following the death of a 13-year-old boy reportedly due to rat fever or leptospirosis, and with another woman being admitted to the hospital with symptoms of the disease, Health department officials … Read more
3 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter Getty Images Mosquitoes can spread disease from person to person, and from place to place An invasive species of mosquito has been found in 13 countries in the EU, including France, Spain and Greece, with experts linking their discovery to a rise in dengue fever in Europe. Climate change … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is currently receiving antibiotic treatment after experiencing a fever and joint pain. State media reported the news early Monday, following medical examinations at the Royal Clinics at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.“It was found that there was a lung infection, and the … Read more
The advice to parents at the end of the Christmas break comes amid high levels of flu and Covid cases. Source link
Beth Foreman says she left hospital just before midnight on a hunt to find “non-existent” drugs for her ill baby. Source link
“Over the last fortnight, Public Health Wales and other health authorities have been urging GPs to report cases of scarlet fever to us. Although cases are high at the moment, the reported rapid increase is likely to be in large part because of increased notifications by GPs, coupled with generally raised awareness. Source link
NHS Borders says the number of cases across the region is currently “unseasonably high”. Source link
Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency. Source link
Runny noses. Stomach aches. An itchy rash. These are a few of the typical ailments that occur in children everywhere. But what if something more serious develops, like a fever above 103 degrees or a stiff neck? You may not know whether to rush to the emergency room, call the doctor, or simply wait it … Read more
