H3N2 virus

2023 - 3 - 15

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H3N2 virus influenza: When does the flu get serious? THESE severe ... (Times of India)

Recently, India has witnessed a spike in H3N2 virus cases and hospitalization that triggers symptoms like fever, cold, cough and body aches. There has been a ...

These may persist for several weeks even after the other symptoms have subsided. For the unversed, pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The cough is very strong and it is taking 10 to 12 days to get cured, according to experts. Hence they have to be taken to ICU or else admitted to hospital," IANS quoted Sudhir Bhandari, former Principal of SMS Medical College, Jaipur. [readmore](javascript://) There has been a nearly 150 per cent rise in patients coming to OPDs with such complaints, doctors said for Delhi hospitals, according to PTI.

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H3N2 Virus: बढ़ता जा रहा है H3N2 वायरस का कहर, जानिए इंफेक्शन से ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

H3N2 Virus Do's and Don'ts: H3N2 वायरल का कहर तेजी से बढ़ता जा रहा है। ऐसे में मिनिस्ट्री ऑफ ...

H3N2 Virus Do's and Don'ts: H3N2 वायरल का कहर तेजी से बढ़ता जा रहा है। ऐसे में मिनिस्ट्री ऑफ इनफार्मेशन एंड ब्रॉडकास्टिंग ने बचने के लिए क्या करें क्या नहीं के बारे में बताया है। जानिए- H3N2 Virus: बढ़ता जा रहा है H3N2 वायरस का कहर, जानिए इंफेक्शन से बचने के लिए क्या करें क्या नहीं [हिंदी न्यूज़](/) [लाइफस्टाइल](/lifestyle/) [हेल्थ](/lifestyle/health/)H3N2 Virus: बढ़ता जा रहा है H3N2 वायरस का कहर, जानिए इंफेक्शन से बचने के लिए क्या करें क्या नहीं

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H3N2 Virus: आपके बच्चों के लिए कितना खतरनाक है यह फ्लू, इन संकेत को ... (ABP News)

H3N2 Virus Symptoms: माता-पिता को ऐसे संकेतों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए जो उनके बच्चे में फ्लू के ...

यह वेबसाइट कुकीज़ या इसी तरह की तकनीकों का इस्तेमाल करती है, ताकि आपके ब्राउजिंग अनुभव को बेहतर बनाया जा सके और व्यक्तिगतर तौर पर इसकी सिफारिश करती है. अगर किसी बच्चे में इनमें से कोई भी लक्षण दिखाई दे रहा है, तो तुरंत डॉक्टर से चेक कराना जरूरी है. फ्लू के लक्षण जैसे बुखार, खांसी और गले में खराश के अलावा, बच्चों को उल्टी, दस्त और कमजोरी, सुस्ती महसूस हो सकती है. अन्य बीमारियों वाले बच्चे जैसे निमोनिया, हृदय रोग, अन्य शारीरिक चुनौतियां जैसे विकास में देरी, वे फ्लू जैसे श्वसन संक्रमण से गंभीर हो सकते हैं. एंटीवायरल दवाएं अगर पहले 2 दिनों में शुरू की जाती हैं तो लक्षणों को कम करने में मदद मिल सकती है और एंटीवायरल दवा का यूज केवल ऐसे मामलों में किया जाता है जहां डॉक्टर से परामर्श ली गई हो. सासं से संबंधी लक्षण बाद में शुरू होते हैं, शुरुआत में नहीं और रोगी को एंटीबायोटिक्स देने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है क्योंकि फ्लू एक वायरल बीमारी है और यह अपने आप ठीक हो जाती है.

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H3N2 virus: 'No need to panic', says Maha health minister after spike ... (Hindustan Times)

Sawant informed that the state has reported 352 cases of the virus so far, and the patients are undergoing treatment. | Latest News India.

Sawant informed that the state has reported 352 cases of the virus so far, and the patients are undergoing treatment. [The H3N2 variant virus](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/h3n2-virus-kills-2-in-india-say-reports-what-to-know-about-symptoms-treatment-101678430414675.html) was detected in 2011 in humans with genes from avian, swine, and human viruses and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus M gene, according to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [Puducherry education minister A Namassivayam](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/h3n2-outbreak-puducherry-schools-to-remain-shut-from-march-1624-101678862591559.html) announced that all schools in the union territory will remain closed for 10 days from March 16 to March 26 in view of the rising cases. [Latest India News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news)along with [Latest News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/latest-news)and [Top Headlines](https://www.hindustantimes.com/)from India and around the world. [Gujarat reports one H1N1 virus death with 77 cases so far](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gujarat-reports-one-h1n1-virus-death-with-77-cases-so-far-101678539914396.html) With the H3N2 influenza virus cases in Maharashtra witnessing a spike, health minister Tanaji Sawant on Wednesday said that “there is no need to panic” as the virus is “not fatal and can be cured by medical treatment”.

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Third person reportedly dies in Mumbai as H3N2 cases rise in India (WION)

Over the past few weeks, India has been witnessing a rise in influenza cases. Flu cases in the country's national capital are also witnessing a spike.

H3N2 has emerged as the dominant subtype of flu, it is followed by H1N1. As per reports, the alleged third death is of a 23-year-old MBBS student. According to a Zee News report, in India, two Influenza 'A' type strains are behind this rise in flu cases.

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H3N2 Virus in Puducherry: पुडुचेरी में H3N2 वायरस का डर फैला, सभी ... (अमर उजाला)

इसके लक्षण मौसमी फ्लू वायरस से मेल खाते हैं। इससे संक्रमित होने पर बुखार आ सकता है। सांस ...

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Ayurvedic Remedies For H3N2 virus Cough: एच3एन2 से हो रही भयंकर ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

H3N2 virus symptoms and treatment: देशभर में H3N2 virus के मामले तेजी से बढ़े हैं, अधिकतर मरीजों में खांसी ...

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H3N2 Virus Cases: Delhi Hospitals Witnessing Spike in H3N2 ... (Zee News)

Delhi hospitals are witnessing a spike in cases of the H3N2 virus that triggers symptoms like fever, cold and body aches as per doctor reports.

"Among these, subtype A is the most commonly found. Patients also develop extreme weakness due to it," said Gupta. "Children are going to school and they are transmitting it to the elderly. The symptoms are fever, discomfort, cold, and body aches. "For instance, if we were seeing two to three patients in OPDs last month, this month there is one-and-a-half times rise. By the ICMR guidelines, we have done so and also stocked up on medicines.

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2 People Die Of Suspected H3N2 Virus In Maharashtra, Officials On ... (NDTV)

The state health machinery has been put on alert with 361 cases of influenza infections being reported in the state, and guidelines will be issued in the ...

"Influenza has been detected in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Thane, Sangli, and Kolhapur. Another victim is a 74-year-old man from Nagpur who died of H3N2," Sawant said. "Two persons have died due to influenza, including a 23-year-old first-year student of MBBS in Ahmednagar.

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कोरोना वायरस के बाद H3N2 वायरस का कहर, यहां 26 मार्च तक बंद किए गए ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

कोरोना वायरस के बाद अब भारत में H3N2 वायरस पांव पसार रहा है। अधिकतर जगह इसके मामले बढ़ते ...

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H3N2 Virus: First Death In Maharashtra, Schools Shut In Puducherry ... (India Times)

Maharashtra has reported its first death due to the H3N2 virus after a 23-year-old mand from Ahmednagar died on March 14. The deceased, an MBBS student, ...

"Children are going to school and they are transmitting it to the elderly. People should avoid visiting crowded places, or wear a mask whenever in public," Dr Sunil Sekri, Associate Consultant - Internal Medicine, Max Hospital, Gurugram, said. The deceased, an MBBS student, had tested positive for both COVID and H3N2 and died during treatment. In the last two years, COVID was the dominant virus and there were restrictions but with relaxation of norms and return of normalcy, these outbreaks are being observed," she said. [first death due to the H3N2 virus](https://www.indiatimes.com/explainers/news/explained-how-dangerous-is-h3n2-virus-595263.html) after a 23-year-old man from Ahmednagar died on March 14. [Another suspected case of H3N2 was also reported from Nagpur, but the exact cause of the death of the 78-year-old man has not been established yet.](#highlight_138913) [At least seven deaths have been reported in India so far from H3N2 Influenza, including a 58-year-old woman who died in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Tuesday.](#highlight_138914) [An 87-year-old man from Karnataka's Hassan district was the first patient to succumb to H3N2 infections on March 1.](#highlight_138915)

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H3N2 virus: Maharashtra reports its first suspected deaths in ... (CNBCTV18)

Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said there is no need to panic as H3N2 is not fatal and can be cured by medical treatment.

The Union Health Ministry said that the cases are expected to decline by March-end. Amid rising H3N2 cases, an expert said that the "cocktail of viruses" in the air, which has increased infection from H3N2, Type B influenza, adenovirus and COVID-19, is not alarming but a usual trend. Maharashtra reported its first suspected death due to H3N2 virus after two people died in Ahmednagar and Nagpur.

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7 infected with H3N2 virus in Mohali; active Covid cases nine (The Tribune)

As many as seven cases of H3N2 influenza have been reported in the district with the most recent being from Kharar. Further, there is a minor spurt in Covid ...

After a long gap, the first case of Covid-19 had surfaced in the district on February 27. As many as seven cases of H3N2 influenza have been reported in the district with the most recent being from Kharar. Influenza A H3N2 and influenza B Victoria are two viral strains driving the current surge of flu cases.

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देश में बढ़ रहा इन्फ्लूएंजा H3N2 का खतरा: वायरस से अब तक 9 मौतें ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

दिल्ली, गुजरात, महाराष्ट्र समेत देश के कई राज्यों में H3N2 वायरस खतरा बढ़ गया है।

[पूरी खबर यहां पढ़ें...](https://www.bhaskar.com/db-original/explainer/news/h3n2-influenza-seasonal-flu-symptoms-explained-131029184.html?ref=inbound_article?ref=inbound_article) [पूरी खबर यहां पढ़ें...](https://www.bhaskar.com/utility/zaroorat-ki-khabar/news/coronavirus-like-h3n2-variant-virus-symptoms-explained-131016941.html?ref=inbound_article?ref=inbound_article?ref=inbound_article) [पूरी खबर यहां पढ़ें...](https://www.bhaskar.com/db-original/explainer/news/maharashtra-kerala-coronavirus-cases-covid-h3n2-variant-virus-connection-explained-131018940.html?ref=inbound_article?ref=inbound_article?ref=inbound_article) उत्तर भारत में H3N2 वायरस के मामले सामने आ रहे हैं। ICMR के मुताबिक, कुछ महीनों में कोविड के मामले कम हुए हैं, लेकिन H3N2 के मामलों में बढ़ोतरी हुई है। सर्विलांस डेटा बताता है कि 15 दिसंबर के बाद से H3N2 के मामले बढ़े हैं। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय ने बताया है कि लैब में टेस्ट किए गए इंफ्लूएंजा सैंपल्स में से लगभग 79% में H3N2 वायरस पाया गया है। इसके बाद 14% सैंपल्स में इंफ्लूएंजा बी विक्टोरिया वायरस पाया गया है और 7% में इंफ्यूएंजा ए H1N1 वायरस पाया गया है। H1N1 को आम भाषा में स्वाइन फ्लू भी कहा जाता है। मंत्रालय का कहना है कि मार्च एंड से H3N2 वायरस के मामले कम होने लगेंगे। दिल्ली, गुजरात, महाराष्ट्र समेत देश के कई राज्यों में H3N2 वायरस खतरा बढ़ गया है। इस वायरस से देश में अब तक 9 लोगों की मौत हो गई है। वहीं वायरस का सबसे ज्यादा असर महाराष्ट्र में है। यहां अब तक स्वाइन फ्लू और H3N2 के कुल 352 मामले सामने आ चुके हैं। इनमें H3N2 से पीड़ित मरीज 58 मरीज हैं।

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H3N2: Maharashtra reports two deaths due to influenza virus (Scroll.in)

A sub-type of the influenza A virus, H3N2 causes seasonal flu. Some common symptoms are persistent coughing, fever, throat ache, body ache, ...

“It is newish and therefore people do not have any pre-existing immunity to it and therefore we are seeing an excess number of patients falling ill,” he had explained. “Influenza has been detected in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Thane, Sangli and Kolhapur,” he said. Some of the common symptoms of the H3N2 virus include persistent coughing, fever, throat ache, body ache, nausea and vomiting. On Wednesday, Sawant said that 361 cases of influenza infections have been detected in Maharashtra so far. One of the two patients, 72-year-old AK Mazi, was a resident of Nagpur. He had been hospitalised on March 2 after facing breathing difficulties and died on March 9.

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H3N2 virus live updates: Maharashtra govt to hold meeting over ... (Times of India)

H3N2 Cases in India: H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. Influenza is an annual seasonal occurrence and conducive atmosphere helps in circulation of a ...

Currently, subtype A(H1N1), also known as the swine flu, and A(H3N2) influenza viruses are circulating. The H3N2 subtype evolved from H2N2 virus and caused the pandemic in 1968-69 in Hong Kong. H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus.

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Mumbai: 4 patients admitted with H3N2 virus, says BMC (ANI News)

With the H3N2 influenza virus cases witnessing a spike in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 32 patients admitted in Mumbai, out of which 4 ...

Disease transmission is mostly airborne from person to person, through large droplets generated by the act of coughing and sneezing. Globally, influenza cases are typically seen to increase during certain months of the year. "A total 352 patients are afflicted with the H3N2 virus so far.

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Four H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai: Report | Mint (Livemint)

Maharashtra Health minister Tanaji Sawant informed that 352 patients in the state have been diagnosed with the H3N2 virus so far.

Maharashtra Health minister Tanaji Sawant informed that 352 patients in the state have been diagnosed with the H3N2 virus so far. A total of 32 patients were admitted to hospitals in Mumbai, of which four were diagnosed with the

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4 patients admitted with H3N2 influenza virus in Mumbai, says BMC (Business Standard)

Two deaths from suspected H3N2 influenza virus infection have been reported from Nagpur while another was reported from Ahmednagar district.

Disease transmission is mostly airborne from person to person, through large droplets generated by the act of coughing and sneezing. The number of patients admitted hospitalised so far is 48. Globally, influenza cases are typically seen to increase during certain months of the year. "A total 352 patients are afflicted with the H3N2 virus so far. and usually resolves within a week or so. There is no need to panic," the minister said.

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H3N2 वायरस के बढ़ते मामलों के बीच क्या एंटीबायोटिक्स मदद करेंगे? यहां ... (ABP News)

H3N2 वायरस के बढ़ते मामलों के बीच क्या एंटीबायोटिक्स मदद करेंगे? यहां जानें सही जवाब. H3N2 ...

डेंगू भी एक वायरल संक्रमण है जिसमें एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है. सभी संक्रमणों में एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है. कुछ सबसे आम हैं साइड इफेक्ट यह है कि लोग अक्सर थोड़ी देर के लिए अंडरडोज लेते हैं, जिससे बिना किसी राहत के एंटीबायोटिक खतरनाक हो सकता है, क्योंकि संक्रमण का इलाज नहीं किया जा सकता है. बैक्टीरिया के संक्रमण के लिए एंटीबायोटिक्स को प्राथमिकता दी जाती है, इसलिए H3N2 के मामलों में, एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं का उपयोग नहीं किया जाना चाहिए. एंटीबायोटिक्स के लंबे समय तक उपयोग के साथ कई रोगी एंटी-एंटीबायोटिक बन गए हैं, यहां तक कि प्राथमिक बीमारियों का इलाज करना और घातक बीमारियों में बदलना मुश्किल हो गया है. राजधानी दिल्ली में भी हाल ही में H3N2 मामलों में वृद्धि देखी गई है.

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H3N2 Virus: इन्फ्लुएंजा की चपेट में आने से संक्रमित हो सकता है पूरा ... (अमर उजाला)

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23-year-old with Covid co-infection among 2 'H3N2 deaths' in ... (Times of India)

A medical student (23) from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar died due to pneumonia after being infected with Covid-19 and influenza A (H3N2) viruses, Ahmedna.

All district health officials and civil surgeons have been instructed to monitor cases of influenza," said the minister. Since both H1N1 and H3N2 patients are responding well to Oseltamivir, state officials said they have piled up on stocks of the antiviral. The state health department has decided to conduct an audit of the two suspected H3N2 deaths. The minister said influenza cases (both H1N1 and H3N2 subtypes of influenza A) have been detected in Pune, Mumbai, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Thane, Sangli, and Kolhapur. The second suspected death due to H3N2 is of a 74-year-old man from Nagpur, health minister Dr Tanaji Sawant told the state assembly on Wednesday.Also See: Health minister Sawant stated in the assembly that 2.6 lakh people had been screened for influenza in Maharashtra since January.

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23-year-old with Covid co-infection among 2 'H3N2 deaths' in ... (Times of India)

A medical student (23) from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar died due to pneumonia after being infected with Covid-19 and influenza A (H3N2) viruses, Ahmedna.

All district health officials and civil surgeons have been instructed to monitor cases of influenza," said the minister. Since both H1N1 and H3N2 patients are responding well to Oseltamivir, state officials said they have piled up on stocks of the antiviral. The state health department has decided to conduct an audit of the two suspected H3N2 deaths. The minister said influenza cases (both H1N1 and H3N2 subtypes of influenza A) have been detected in Pune, Mumbai, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Thane, Sangli, and Kolhapur. The second suspected death due to H3N2 is of a 74-year-old man from Nagpur, health minister Dr Tanaji Sawant told the state assembly on Wednesday.Also See: Health minister Sawant stated in the assembly that 2.6 lakh people had been screened for influenza in Maharashtra since January.

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H3N2: क्या घर पर रहने से घटी इम्यूनिटी, जानें क्यों खतरनाक हुआ H3N2 ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

घर पर रहने से घटी इम्यूनिटी? कोरोना के बाद अब इन्फ्लूएंजा वायरस के केसेज लोगों को डरा रहे ...

जानें एक्सपर्ट्स का क्या कहना है। कोरोना के बाद अब इन्फ्लूएंजा वायरस के केसेज लोगों को डरा रहे हैं। ऐसा माना जा रहा है कि मौसम के अचानक सर्द से गर्म होने की वजह से भी फ्लू के केसेज ज्यादा दिख रहे हैं। कुछ हेल्थ एक्सपर्ट्स का मानना है कि कोरोना के दौरान घर के अंदर रहने से लोगों की इम्यूनिटी घट गई है। लंबे वक्त लोग घर में रहे। सूरज की धूप नहीं मिली। अब बाहर निकले तो सीजनल वायरस के लक्षण जाने में भी वक्त लग रहा है। हालांकि कई डॉक्टर्स का मानना है कि अंदर रहने से इम्यूनिटी इतनी ज्यादा भी नहीं प्रभावित होनी चाहिए। [हिंदी न्यूज़](/) [लाइफस्टाइल](/lifestyle/) [हेल्थ](/lifestyle/health/)H3N2: क्या घर पर रहने से घटी इम्यूनिटी, जानें क्यों खतरनाक हुआ Influenza वायरस

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H3N2 Outbreak: तेजी से फैल रहा H3N2 वायरस, ऐसे लोगों के लिए घातक ... (News18 इंडिया)

H3N2 Virus Outbreak in India: डॉक्टर सोनिया रावत मुताबिक H3N2 फ्लू वायरल इंफेक्शन है, जो बेहद तेजी से ...

यह वायरस खांसने, छींकने और संक्रमित व्यक्ति के संपर्क में आने से दूसरे लोगों में फैल जाता है. बुजुर्ग, बच्चों और प्रेग्नेंट महिलाओं के लिए यह वायरस घातक हो सकता है. यह वायरल इंफेक्शन है, जो तेजी से संक्रमित व्यक्ति से दूसरे लोगों में फैल जाता है. डॉक्टर्स की मानें तो H3N2 फ्लू बेहद संक्रामक है और कुछ लोगों के लिए यह जानलेवा साबित हो सकता है. इस फ्लू से जुड़े कई अहम तथ्य डॉक्टर से जान लेते हैं. मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स की मानें तो अब तक एच3एन2 वायरस के संक्रमण से कई लोगों की मौत भी चुकी है.

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H3N2 Virus Influenza cases rise: Can antibiotics help in this flu ... (India TV)

The recent outbreak of H3N2 has caused concern among citizens who are unsure if antibiotics can treat the disease, but doctors emphasize that antibiotics ...

Essentially, antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like H3N2, and self-medicating with them can cause harm. Avoiding mass gatherings, wearing masks, and maintaining proper hygiene can also help prevent the spread of the virus. Common side effects of taking antibiotics without consulting a doctor include underdosing, antibiotic resistance, and the spread of infection.

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Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2 Scare: Will Schools Be Shut In ... (Zee News)

"There is no such necessity here. Whatever infections reported in Tamil Nadu were not serious," the Minister in the MK Stalin cabinet said. H3N2 symptoms. The ...

In view of the spread of Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2, the state's Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian said the health department has stepped up screening measures across Tamil Nadu to contain the spread of the infection. "We are conducting over 1,000 medical camps on a day-to-day basis... New Delhi: Hours after the Puducherry government announced a holiday for all schools up to Class 8 from March 16 to March 26 in view of the spread of the H3N2 influenza virus in the Union Territory, the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said that there will not be any holidays for students.

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Explained | All about H3N2 virus: symptoms, prevention, and cure (The Hindu)

As H3N2 infection spreads through India, experts suggest masking up and practising social distancing.

The H3N2 subtype appears to cause more hospitalisations than other influenza subtypes, India’s Ministry of Health and Welfare noted. The influenza A virus is known to cause seasonal flu disease in humans. “India every year witnesses two peaks of seasonal influenza – one from January to March and other in the post-monsoon season.

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H3N2 virus side effects on pregnancy: Here's how to protect yourself (Healthshots)

H3N2 virus is taking over the country, and expert says pregnant women are one of the most vulnerable groups. Here's how to protect yourself.

“The flu vaccine is safe and effective during pregnancy and can help reduce the risk of complications from the flu. In conclusion, the H3N2 influenza virus can have serious implications for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Dr Bajaj encourages pregnant women to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and their unborn babies. While this suppression is necessary to prevent the mother’s immune system from attacking the fetus, it also leaves pregnant women more vulnerable to infections like the flu.” The H3N2 influenza virus is a non-human influenza virus that circulates in pigs and can infect humans, as per the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control CDC). If reports are to be believed, people with an underlying disease, elderly people, children, and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to the H3N2 virus.

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H3N2 influenza: As schools close in Puducherry from today here are ... (Times of India)

03/6​H3N2 poses a greater risk in children​ ... H3N2 virus affects kids and adults alike, doctors have said. Health experts have said that for kids H3N2 can be ...

Several experts have said that non-exposure of kids to influenza viruses in the last 2 years has increased their susceptibility towards the infection recently. The coronavirus causing COVID was a novel virus which led to worldwide pandemic in 2020. Such cases are also increasing in Tamil Nadu and other neighboring states.

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H3N2 वायरस का खतरा इस उम्र के बच्चों को अधिक...डॉक्टर्स ने दी चेतावनी ... (आज तक)

डॉक्टरों का कहना है कि कम उम्र के बच्चों में H3N2 वायरस के मामले तेजी से बढ़ रहे हैं.

इंडियन एकेडमी ऑफ पीडियाट्रिक्स के मुताबिक, 5 वर्ष से कम आयु के सभी बच्चों के लिए फ्लू से बचाव का टीकाकरण जरूरी है. डॉक्टर का कहना है कि एंटिबायोटिक दवाओं को लेने की जरूरत ही नहीं है क्योंकि फ्लू एक वायरल बीमारी है जो अपने आप ठीक हो जाती है. डॉ पंकज कहते हैं कि माता-पिता को इस बात पर ध्यान देना चाहिए कि उनके बच्चे में फ्लू के लक्षण बिगड़ तो नहीं रहे. फ्लू के विशिष्ट लक्षणों जैसे बुखार, खांसी और गले में खराश के अलावा, बच्चों को उल्टी, दस्त और पानी की कमी, गंभीर कमजोरी, सुस्ती का भी अनुभव हो सकता है.' जिससे अस्पताल में भर्ती होने और गंभीर मामलों में मृत्यु भी हो सकती है.' तेजी से बढ़ रहे H3N2 वायरस के मामलों ने स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञों की नींद उड़ा दी है.

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H3N2 influenza virus: Symptoms include fever & cough; doctors ... (The Economic Times)

H3N2 was discovered in 1968 during the global outbreak of the Hong Kong flu pandemic — known as the third influenza pandemic of the 20th century. It is believed ...

"Every year, around September or April is the best time to take the vaccine," the Manipal Hospital pulmonologist added. However, some might experience symptoms like body aches and fever for one to two days after the vaccination, which can be treated with paracetamol. The most important thing to remember is to take the vaccine every year. But it would reduce the intensity of the infection. The rising cases of H3N2 influenza were not a cause of concern yet, but diabetic patients must take the annual flu vaccine on doctor’s advice, said Dr Das. It is recommended that you see your doctor again if the cough becomes worse and the fever doesn't go down after three days. The symptoms of influenza are very much the same as the common flu. The infection starts with a high fever for nearly four-eight days, and cold and cough can linger for two to three weeks. “It can turn severe for one per cent of the patients. It is believed that a 1957 pandemic flu virus, caused by the influenza A subtype H2N2, gave birth to H3N2 after an antigenic shift — when a virus goes through genetic mutation and evolves. Weather changes are causing the rapid spread of these viruses. [virus](/topic/virus)after the H1N1.

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Maharashtra's MBBS student who died of Covid-19 also had H3N2 ... (India Today)

A 23-year-old medical student from Maharashtra's Patil Medical College lost his life due to Covid-19 and H3N2 virus. A team of 10 doctors has been set up to ...

[sudden outbreak of Influenza A subtype H3N2 cases](https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/h3n2-virus-outbreak-india-symptoms-treatment-precautions-vaccine-flu-2343578-2023-03-07) across the country which has sparked concerns. “After the student came back from a picnic, he reeled under a severe cold and cough. A 23-year-old medical student from Maharashtra's Patil Medical College lost his life due to Covid-19 and H3N2 virus.

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How to differentiate between H3N2 virus and H1N1 (swine flu) infection (Times of India)

01/6​​The looming danger of H3N2 viral flu: ​. H3N2 is a strain of seasonal flu—it has been the dominant strain in this year's influenza season. This ...

"The sample for laboratory testing of H3N2 and H1N1 viruses is similar to the sample collected for COVID-19 testing that is the nasal swab and pharyngeal swab. Myalgia and other symptoms such as fever, headache, general malaise and sore throat were equally frequent in influenza A H3N2, A H1N1, and B infections.” The signs and symptoms of severe disease caused by H3N2 influenza can vary from person to person.

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H3N2 influenza virus: Symptoms include fever & cough; doctors ... (Economic Times)

ET Panache Digital reached out to doctors dealing with influenza to help you understand the H3N2 virus. What's This New Virus? H3N2, a type of flu, is ...

"Every year, around September or April is the best time to take the vaccine," the Manipal Hospital pulmonologist added. However, some might experience symptoms like body aches and fever for one to two days after the vaccination, which can be treated with paracetamol. The most important thing to remember is to take the vaccine every year. But it would reduce the intensity of the infection. Usually, the vaccine would have no side-effects, said Dr Das. The rising cases of H3N2 influenza were not a cause of concern yet, but diabetic patients must take the annual flu vaccine on doctor’s advice, said Dr Das. The symptoms of influenza are very much the same as the common flu. It is recommended that you see your doctor again if the cough becomes worse and the fever doesn't go down after three days. The infection starts with a high fever for nearly four-eight days, and cold and cough can linger for two to three weeks. “It can turn severe for one per cent of the patients. It is believed that a 1957 pandemic flu virus, caused by the influenza A subtype H2N2, gave birth to H3N2 after an antigenic shift — when a virus goes through genetic mutation and evolves. Weather changes are causing the rapid spread of these viruses.

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BREAKING: Pune On ALERT After 73-year-old Man Dies With H3N2 ... (Times Now)

Pimpri Chinchwad on ALERT: Times Now sources revealed that the septuagenarian man was undergoing treatment in the ICU ward in PCMC's Yashwantrao Chavan ...

Times Now sources revealed that the septuagenarian man was undergoing treatment in the ICU ward in PCMC's Yashwantrao Chavan Medical Hospital. Maharahstra health minister said that detailed guidelines will be issued in the next two days. [Pune](/topic/pune)are on alert after a 73-year-old man died of the [H3N2 virus](/topic/h3n2-virus)on Thursday.

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सर्दी-जुकाम हो गया तो कब जाएं H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट कराने, पॉजिटिव ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

H3N2 Virus: मौसमी बुखार और सर्दी-खांसी हुआ है या इंफ्लूएंजा वायरस की चपेट में हैं।

एक बार फिर लोग इंफेक्शन की चपेट में आ रहे हैं। H3N2 के मामले तेजी से बढ़ रहे हैं। हरियाणा और कर्नाटक में हुई दो मौतों के बाद डॉक्टर लोगों को H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट कराने के लिए बोल रहे हैं। दरअसल, H3N2 वायरस में मौसमी बुखार की तरह ही सर्दी-जुकाम और बुखार होता है। ऐसे में बिना टेस्ट किए ये समझना मुश्किल हो जाता है कि ये H3N2 वायरस है या फिर केवल मौसमी बुखार। ऐसे में जरूरी है कि आप सही समय पर H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट कराएं और जानें कि कब इसने घेर लिया है। जानें कब कराना चाहिए H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट। [हिंदी न्यूज़](/) [लाइफस्टाइल](/lifestyle/) [हेल्थ](/lifestyle/health/)सर्दी-जुकाम हो गया तो कब जाएं H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट कराने, पॉजिटिव रिपोर्ट आने पर क्या करें? सर्दी-जुकाम हो गया तो कब जाएं H3N2 वायरस का टेस्ट कराने, पॉजिटिव रिपोर्ट आने पर क्या करें?

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H3N2 वायरस से बचना है, तो इन 5 आयुर्वेदिक हर्ब्स से मजबूत करें अपनी ... (Healthshots)

इस वायरस से ग्रसित कुछ मरीजों में ठंड लगना, शरीर में दर्द, बुखार, उल्टी आना, नाक बहना और ...

आयुर्वेद में हर्बल सीरप के नाम से जानी जाने वाली सौंठ के कई फायदे हैं। सौंठ को अदरक और शहद के साथ मिलाकर खाने से सर्दी, जुखाम, खांसी में आराम मिलेगी। एंटी इंफ्लेमेटरी गुण से भरपूर सौंठ गले की खराश को कम करने में कारगर है। इसका सेवन शहद और अदरक के किया जा सकता है। इसके लिए 1/4 चम्मच सौंठ, एक चम्मच शहद,एक छोटा तुकड़ा अदरक को मिलाकर सेवन करें। एक सप्ताह में तीन बार अवश्य लें। विशेषज्ञ मानते हैं कि गुड़ में आयरन की भरपूर मात्रा पाई जाती है। जिससे शरीर में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी भी पूरी की जा सकती है। साथ ही शरीर में यदि कमजोरी है तो उसे भी इससे दूर किया जा सकता है। गुड़ की चाय बनाने के लिए इसमें अदरक का तुकड़ा और तुलसी की चार पत्तियों को डाल कर गुड़ के साथ एक कप पानी में उबाल लें। जब आधा कप पानी रहा जाए तो उसे गैस से हटा लें। चाय को ठंडा होने से पहले ही गरम-गरम पिएं। इससे गले में आराम मिलेगा। गुड की चाय चीनी की चाय से कई गुना शरीर के लिए लाभदायक है। आयुर्वेद में कई तरह की जड़ीबूटियां हैं, जिससे पुरानी से पुरानी बीमारी को दूर किया जा सकता है। उसी में एक नाम मुलेठी का है, जिसके सेवन से खांसी, कफ, खराश को भगाया जा सकता है। यदि कोई इसका सेवन करता है, तो एक सप्ताह के भीतर सांस के रास्ते में जमे कफ को पतला कर बाहर कर देने की क्षमता है इसमें। इसका सेवन करने के लिए चाय के पैन में एक स्पून मुलेठी का पाउडर लें और एक ग्लास गर्म पानी में मिलाएं। फिर इसको पिएं, ऐसा दिन में दो बार करें। खांसी के साथ कफ को बाहर करेगी।

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H3N2 virus: Pune records its first death; 73-year-old man dies from the 'Hong Kong flu' (Economic Times)

Pune recorded its first death from H3N2 virus on Thursday morning, as a 73-year-old man died after being infected with the virus. For the last few days, the patient was admitted in the ICU at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

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Should you be worried about the H3N2 virus? | Mint (Livemint)

Cases of influenza-A subtype H3N2 are on the rise, with a few deaths reported across India.

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73-year-old man who tested positive for H3N2 virus dies in Pimpri ... (Hindustan Times)

A 73-year-old man from Bhosari who had been admitted to the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Pimpri, since March 8, succumbed to the H3N2 influenza ...

A 73-year-old man from Bhosari who had been admitted to the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Pimpri, since March 8, succumbed to the H3N2 influenza virus Thursday morning. In separate instances on Wednesday, an MBBS student from Ahmednagar who was also a Covid patient and a senior citizen from Nagpur succumbed to H3N2. The PCMC informed that 10 isolation wards have been reserved for H3N2 virus patients in each of the five hospitals of Pimpri-Chinchwad.

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H3N2 Virus: जोधपुर एम्स में 3 महीने में मिले H3N2 के 29 मरीज, मेडिकल ... (ABP News)

Jodhpur AIIMS: H3N2 वायरस के सैंपल खास तौर से नहीं लिए जाते, बल्कि रूटीन सैंपल लेते हैं.

जोधपुर में मेडिकल कॉलेज बेंच में H3N2 वायरस के सैंपल लिए जा रहा है. डिप्टी सीएमएचओ प्रीतम सिंह ने बताया कि H3N2 वायरस के सैंपल खास तौर से नहीं लिए जाते हैं, बल्कि रूटीन सैंपल लिए जा रहे हैं. जोधपुर एम्स अस्पताल के मेडिसिन की डॉक्टर गोपाल बोहरा ने बताया कि एम्स अस्पताल में H3N2 वायरस से संक्रमित कोई भी सीरियस पेशेंट नहीं आया है. H3N2 इन्फ्लुएंजा वायरस के संक्रमण के मामले जोधपुर में भी सामने आए हैं. H3N2 वायरस के मरीजों में बुखार, खांसी, पेट दर्द, उल्टी आना, शरीर में दर्द होना जैसे लक्षण दिखाई देते हैं. Jodhpur AIIMS H3N2 Virus: देशभर में H3N2 इन्फ्लुएंजा वायरस के संक्रमण के मामले लगातार सामने आ रहे हैं.

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Spices for H3N2 Virus: एच3एन2 इन्फ्लुएंजा के खांसी-जुकाम को छूने नहीं ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

Spices to prevent H3N2 Symptoms: इंफ्लुएंजा ए का सब टाइप एच3एन2 के मामले बढ़ते जा रहे हैं।

कहते हैं। जो इम्युनिटी बूस्ट करके किसी भी संक्रमण की चपेट में नहीं आने देता। एच3एन2 इंफ्लुएंजा वायरस से बचाव? [एच3एन2 फ्लू वायरस](https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/health/ayurveda-doctor-told-5-best-ayurvedic-remedies-to-treat-h3n2-virus-cough-and-others-symptoms/articleshow/98660183.cms) से दालचीनी बचा सकती है। इसे वैज्ञानिकों की भाषा में Cinnamomum verum कहा जाता है। यह एंटी वायरल होने के साथ एंटी बैक्टीरियल, एंटी माइक्रोबियल, एंटी फंगल भी है, जिसकी वजह से यह सारे जीवाणु-विषाणु से बचाव करता है।

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H3N2 virus: CM Shinde seeks public awareness, asks hospitals to ... (ANI News)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the Health department at ...

Globally, influenza cases are typically seen to increase during certain months of the year. If needed, doctors and healthcare staff from private hospitals should be roped in for the treatment of patients," the CM added. "Influenza is caused by a virus.

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H3N2 virus: CM Shinde seeks public awareness, asks hospitals to ... (Business Standard)

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the Health department at Mumbai's Vidhan Bhavan to take ...

Globally, influenza cases are typically seen to increase during certain months of the year. If needed, doctors and healthcare staff from private hospitals should be roped in for the treatment of patients," the CM added. "Influenza is caused by a virus. [H3N2 influenza: Symptoms, spread, prevention, what do experts say?](/article/current-affairs/h3n2-influenza-symptoms-spread-prevention-what-do-the-doctors-say-123031000739_1.html) [4 patients admitted with H3N2 influenza virus in Mumbai, says BMC](/article/current-affairs/4-patients-admitted-with-h3n2-influenza-virus-in-mumbai-says-bmc-123031600117_1.html) [Influenza H3N2 or Covid-19 XBB 1.16? "All of the patients are currently in a stable condition," the BMC said in a statement. According to data put out by the state Health department, a total of 119 cases of H3N2 and 324 cases of H1N1 were reported in

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H3N2 virus spread: Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad reports first death, 9th ... (India Today)

Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad reported its first death due to the H3N2 virus, a 73-year-old man. With this, the death toll in India climbed to nine.

As many as 119 cases of H3N2 and 324 cases of H1N1 were reported in Maharashtra from January 1 to March 15. It also said it is keeping a close watch on the situation and cases are expected to decline from month end. [By India Today Health Desk](/author/india-today-health-desk): A 73-year-old man died in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad after contracting the H3N2 influenza virus, an official from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation said.

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LIVE: MP reports first case of H3N2 virus in Bhopal, patient in isolation (Business Standard)

Tech giant Microsoft has announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 'Microsoft 365 Copilot' for Word, Excel, Outlook and more. "This latest AI-powered ...

He has done a lot -- ended the blacklists, opened Kartarpur Corridor, and talked about Chhote Sahibzadas (the sons of Guru Gobind Singh)." It hit a loaded stationary truck, which was parked on the roadside. [Madhya Pradesh](/topic/madhya-pradesh)Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang on Thursday confirmed that the first case of H3N2 infection had been reported in the state capital, [Bhopal](/topic/bhopal). Police said that the incident took place around 7.30 am near the Talegaon toll plaza on the busy carriageway. [Bhopal](/topic/bhopal) [Madhya Pradesh](/topic/madhya-pradesh)

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