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.
The diagnostic kit makers said the chip-based RT-PCR test will detect and quantitatively diagnose H3N2, H1N1 in a single test with a sample-to-result time of an hour
In backdrop of the recent rise in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Modi said that wearing of masks is advisable when senior citizens and those with co-morbidities visit crowded areas.
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A 68-year-old woman, who was admitted to Tata Main Hospital (TMH), Jamshedpur with symptoms of cold and fever on Thursday, tested positive for influenza virus H3N2 on Saturday, the official said.
A 55-year-old woman and an 11-month-old baby girl tested positive for the influenza, officials said.
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.
In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda. a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, died due to the H3N2 seasonal influenza subtype on March 1.
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.
Amid the Influenza H3N2 scare, the IMA said that viral cases have seen a spike due to air pollution and mostly impact people aged below 15 or above 50. The fever goes away at the end of three days but the cough can persist for up to three weeks, the IMA's Standing Committee for Anti-Microbial Resistance said.