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H3N2 Virus

H3N2 Virus is a sub-type of the Influenza A virus that is spreading rapidly across the country. Some common symptoms of the H3N2 virus are body aches, pains, fever, chills, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, cough, sore throat, runny nose and headache. It is highly contagious and spreads through droplets released by an infected person when coughing, sneezing, or talking.

Pregnant women, children, elderly people, and persons with underlying medical issues are at high risk of catching this virus. While some symptoms of Covid-19 and H3N2 are the same, the incubation period for the H3N2 virus may be much shorter than that of Covid-19.

The infection caused due to the H3N2 virus lasts five to seven days and the fever starts going away after three days. However, the coughing can persist for up to three weeks.

It is crucial to wash your hands before eating and avoid touching your face, nose or mouth if you are not well. You can carry pocket sanitiser and use a mask to prevent yourself from the H3N2 virus.

Many people who contract the seasonal flu are able to recuperate at home without any medical assistance. You can increase your water intake and drink lots of fluid. However, if the symptoms continue to accelerate, consult a doctor, immediately.

The WHO recommended annual vaccination to protect against influenza. However, the Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices have said that the influenza vaccine in India has not been recommended for Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) yet.

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H1N1 Cases Surge In India: Dr Soumya Swaminathan On Flu Strains, Testing & Vaccine Precautions

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How to deal with the Influenza virus which is spreading across states

With the change in seasons, a horde of vector-borne illnesses are doing the rounds. Among them is the H3N2 Influenza virus, whose symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu viruses and can include fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough and runny nose, and possibly other symptoms, including body ache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. Find out how to deal with the virus