Dr. Randeep Guleria, former Director of AIIMS-Delhi, has commented on the increase in cases of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus. As the holiday season is approaching, he has advised people to be cautious, particularly the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions. The Chairman of the Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and Director of Medical Education emphasized the importance of taking necessary precautions to avoid contracting the virus.
“So, currently we are seeing an increase in the number of cases of influenza, which is basically presenting fever, sore throat cough, body aches, and runny nose history and is a type of influenza virus, which we see every year during this time of the year," Dr. Guleria said to ANI.
Dr. Guleria has advised people to be cautious during the festive season and wear masks when going to crowded places due to the increasing number of cases of H3N2 influenza. He has also stated that people can still celebrate Holi, but they need to be careful and take necessary precautions to avoid contracting the virus.
Common symptoms of the H3N2 virus include fever, respiratory symptoms such as cough and runny nose, body aches, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. To prevent H3N2 infection, it is recommended to get an annual flu vaccine. Additionally, wearing a mask in crowded places can help reduce the risk of transmission. It is also important to practice good hand hygiene by regularly washing hands. Consuming plenty of fluids and avoiding touching one's eyes and nose are also advisable preventive measures.
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