A common flu is often taken lightly. But if the symptoms last longer, feel more intense, and make your body completely drained, it could be Super Flu. Severe flu cases are rising in Indonesia, mainly driven by the new Influenza A (H3N2) Subclade K variant. The symptoms are no joke: high fever up to 41°C, extreme muscle pain, dry cough, headaches, and even shortness of breath. Don’t wait until it gets severe before getting checked. Get enough rest, boost your immunity, and don’t forg...

Rested and taken medication, but your flu still won't go away? It might not be the common cold. To determine the cause, get a laboratory test at PRAMITA. Through tests such as Complete Blood Count (CBC), CRP/ESR, Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test (RIDT), and RT-PCR, doctors can determine whether the flu is caused by Influenza A, B, or another virus. PRAMITA now even offers a SARS-CoV and Influenza Panel, which helps differentiate flu symptoms from COVID-19 and determine the most appropriate the...

Mosquito bites are annoying, but for parents, they can be terrifying. We are not just talking about the itch; we are talking about Arbovirus. What is Arbovirus? Short for Arthropod-Borne Virus, this term refers to a group of viruses transmitted to humans through the bite of infected arthropods, primarily mosquitoes like Aedes aegypti. Think of the mosquito not just as a pest, but as a flying syringe delivering viruses. The most common Arbovirus hitting our kids right now is Dengue Fever...

Living in a tropical climate means Dengue Fever is a constant threat we cannot ignore. The scariest part of Dengue is often the uncertainty in the first few days of fever. Is it just a viral flu, or is it the mosquito-borne menace? In this Labpedia edition, we discuss the NS1 Antigen Test, the gold standard for early Dengue detection. Decoding NS1 NS1 stands for Non-Structural Protein 1. This is a protein produced by the Dengue virus itself. Unlike antibody tests that wait for your immune sys...

Are you Team Peel or Team Eat-It-All? Many of us instinctively peel apples, potatoes, and carrots thinking it is cleaner or tastier. But the reality is, peeling your produce is basically throwing health benefits into the trash. The skin is often the most nutrient-dense part of the plant. Let's look at the hard data. An unpeeled apple is a nutritional powerhouse compared to a peeled one. It contains 332% more Vitamin K, 142% more Vitamin A, and 115% more Vitamin C. You are also tossing away...

  Could It Be a Vitamin D Deficiency? Ever felt shocked while brushing your child’s hair and noticed so many strands stuck in the brush? Even though you’re already using gentle, high-quality shampoo. Don’t panic or rush to switch hair products just yet. There’s one cause that often goes unnoticed by modern parents: vitamin D deficiency. The Link Between Vitamin D and Your Child’s Hair Vitamin D isn’t only important for bones and teeth. This vitamin, which we get mainly from sunl...