As the H3N2 flu strain surges across Indian cities, knowing its symptoms, home care options, and red flags for medical attention can keep your family safe this season.
Delhi-NCR sees rise in H3N2 flu cases — doctors urge early detection, vaccination, and simple hygiene steps to stay safe.
Doctors warn that the symptoms can last for days and can be severe for people with low immunity and the elderly. Time to follow the COVID protocol.
H3N2 influenza, also known as the “Hong Kong flu,” is a subtype of the Influenza A virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans. It spreads easily and has led to a surge in influenza hospitalisations.
As the H3N2 subtype of Influenza A continues to spread throughout India, causing a lingering cough and occasional fever, experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) warn that it has resulted in more hospitalizations than other subtypes