It is known that ICMR has announced the existence of influenza flu in the country three days ago. At the same time, IMA advised people to take precautions. No handshakes or hugs. Wear a mask while going out. The virus in the outbreak has been named influenza H3N2. It explained that it will take some time for those affected to recover. Recently, the ex-chief of delhi AIIMS Randeep Guleria has issued severe warnings on this.
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How the disease spread?
Guleria said that H3N2 is spread like Covid. Elderly people should be careful. It is a virus that spreads through mosquitoes. It is spread from one person to another through saliva when coughing or sneezing. In this context, Guleria advised people to wear masks in crowded places. H3N2 spreads through droplet mutations around this time every year. people should be careful as it is the festive season. Especially elderly people with chronic diseases.
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Symptoms of H3N2
Talking about the symptoms of H3N2, Guleria said that the victims have fever along with sore throat. Sore throat, cough, sore throat, runny nose. He said the cases are increasing because of the mutation of the virus in people and that's why immunity is reduced. will decrease slightly.No matter what these backgrounds are, people can get infected with the virus. But the infection is milder," said Dr Guleria.
How to prevent Yourself?
Dr Randeep Guleria said that H3N2 cases will increase for two reasons. It is stated that when the weather changes, cases are reported in crowded places after covid because people do not wear masks. Guleria said that wearing masks in crowded places is the way to avoid getting infected with the virus. "Hands should be washed frequently. Physical distance should be followed," he clarified. He reminded the high-risk groups that the vaccine has also been made available to the elderly.
