Before COVID-19, most people thought nothing of heading off to school or work with a stuffy nose or a slight cough. The pandemic changed all that. Although we are now in a far different place than we ...

Public health officials warn of a surge in influenza cases in Kerala, urging respiratory hygiene and mask use to protect vulnerable groups.

It's highly infectious and definitely not a welcome guest. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise with outbreaks across the country, leaving some parents of infants wondering whether ...

Doctors in Chennai report a rise in mild COVID-19 cases, urging adherence to basic precautions and monitoring for symptoms.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, and its severity cannot be overstated. The disease progresses through three stages: Related story Prepare ...