Pneumonia killed more than 14 children under the age of five years every hour in 2018 in India, which was among the top five countries responsible for over half of the child deaths due to the ...

India monitors human metapneumovirus cases, but no unusual surge reported. Authorities remain vigilant, ensuring timely ...

While children under five, particularly those under two, are the most vulnerable, pneumococcal diseases also affect adults. The most common symptoms include cough, chills and fever.

Several cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in India, China and a few other countries. The two Asian countries have confirmed infections in young children. Here’s why kids are vul ...

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or tuberculosis. Symptoms include fever, cough, chest pain, ...

where the infant was treated for severe pneumonia with antibiotics and fluids. All of Lokuru’s four children have suffered from pneumonia at some point in their lives, but Hakaroom’s case was the ...

"It is the first vaccine made in India to protect children against the pneumonia disease in India. It is also the most affordable vaccine for pneumonia, in the whole world," he said. Each child ...