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ROME — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Francis, who had part of one lung removed…
CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Cebu City Council approved on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, a proposed resolution penned by Councilor Rey Gealon urging the Cebu City health department to conduct a flu vaccination drive. This is after the Department…
Headline read: “CDC encourages people to wear masks to help prevent spread of COVID, flu and RSV over the holidays.” Given that restrictions have been relaxed and gatherings and reunions are inevitable, it pays to heed this…
PARIS — The global death toll from Covid-19, which is set to pass five million, is already far worse than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries. But there have been notable exceptions. The…
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what’s making you miserable.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents should have free access to vitamin supplements and influenza or flu vaccinations. This was the statement of Cebu City Councilor Alvin Dizon amid the rising cases of the coronavirus disease…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Aside from their information drive, Lapu-Lapu City is considering providing free vitamins and flu vaccination shots for the Oponganons as the city’s new way of fighting the virus. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said…
Our immune system helps to protect our body against pathogens that may cause infection. Most of the time, it is very efficient and either keep microbes out or tracks them down and gets rid of them. However,…
Start your Sunday morning with a hot cup of ginger tea. Did you know that ginger locally known as “luy-a” is considered a superfood because of its many health benefits? It is loaded with several nutrients and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Agriculture (DA-7) Regional Executive Director Salvador Diputado assured hog raisers that various agencies continue to be vigilant to prevent the entry of African swine flu or fever (ASF) in Central Visayas.…
Government reports that flu in the US is now as bad as 2009 swine flu NEW YORK, United States — The flu has further tightened its grip in the US. This season is now as bad as…
Starting today, the ban to ship dressed chicken and other poultry products from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao has been lifted. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, speaking to reporters in Manila on Tuesday, said he will issue today…
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