H3N2 Influenza: State readies hospitals, diagnostic facilities
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Influenza: State readies hospitals, diagnostic facilities

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh on Monday issued guidelines for the daily reporting of H3N2 Influenza cases by hospitals and diagnostic centres. Samples taken from suspected cases should be tested for ILI, SARI and adenoviruses; reports must be uploaded on the integrated health information platform,” the guidelines issued by director general-medical health Dr Lilly Singh on Monday read. CMOs were also instructed to share the seasonal influenza guideline/handbook, “Clinical management protocol for seasonal influenza”, with all hospitals, and community and primary health centres. Explaining significance of the daily reporting of cases, Dr Abhishek Shukla, secretary general of the Association of International Doctors, said, “Daily monitoring helps to know if a particular area/block/district is getting more cases.

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Erring on the side of caution as influenza cases rise in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Erring on the side of caution as influenza cases rise in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The State is in the grip of seasonal illnesses, with lakhs of people reportedly suffering from fever, headache and related ailments for days. This month, as of March 21, over 2.29 lakh fever cases were reported in the State according to data obtained from the Integrated Health Information Platform, a Central government’s initiative which is being effectively used by the …

States on alert as H3N2 cases rise in India; Delhi, Maha, Karnataka issue advisory | Details
1 year, 9 months ago

States on alert as H3N2 cases rise in India; Delhi, Maha, Karnataka issue advisory | Details

India Today  

India is witnessing a surge in H3N2 Influenza virus cases, with the number of cases going up to 451 till March 5, according to data shared by the health ministry. Here are the state advisories: Delhi Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj issued an advisory on Friday advising children and the elderly to take special precautions. While the risk of H3N2 …

Madhya Pradesh reports first H3N2 infection in Bhopal, patient in home isolation
1 year, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh reports first H3N2 infection in Bhopal, patient in home isolation

India TV News  

H3N2 infection: 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. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by 4 distinct types of viruses- Influenza A, B, C and D belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. India usually witnesses two peaks of seasonal …

Delhi govt issues health advisory to curb H3N2 influenza, precautions similar to Covid-19
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi govt issues health advisory to curb H3N2 influenza, precautions similar to Covid-19

India Today  

Amid the growing health crisis in India, the Delhi government has released an advisory to curb the mounting cases of the H3N2 influenza virus in the city. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj issued a health advisory to prevent the spread of H3N2 influenza in Delhi. Pointing that cases of H3N2 aren’t yet high in Delhi, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated …

Explained | All about H3N2 virus: symptoms, prevention, and cure
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | All about H3N2 virus: symptoms, prevention, and cure

The Hindu  

The story so far: At least two people have succumbed to the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza in India, the Health Ministry confirmed last week. About half of all inpatient severe acute respiratory infections and outpatient illnesses displaying influenza-like symptoms seen in surveillance data collected between December 15, 2022, and March 10, 2023, were found to have been H3N2 infections. …

Four H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Four H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai: Report

Live Mint  

A total of 32 patients were admitted to hospitals in Mumbai, of which four were diagnosed with the H3N2 influenza virus, while others with H1N1, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Wednesday, adding that all patients are in stable condition. Health minister Tanaji Sawant informed that 352 patients in the state have been diagnosed with the H3N2 virus so far. …

H3N2 Influenza Cases Surge: What You Need To Know
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Influenza Cases Surge: What You Need To Know

News 18  

The influenza virus has long been a global health concern, with millions of cases reported each year. However, in recent months, there has been a sharp rise in the number of reported cases of H3N2, a strain of the influenza virus known for its severity. Dr Kuldeep Kumar Grover, Head of critical care and Pulmonology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, says, …

Mumbai civic body steps up survey as influenza cases reach 118 in the city
1 year, 9 months ago

Mumbai civic body steps up survey as influenza cases reach 118 in the city

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is stepping up its door to door survey to detect H3N2 influenza cases. From January till March 15, Mumbai recorded 118 influenza cases. With cases rising, the BMC is conducting house to house surveys to identify fever patients and people who are possibly at a risk of catching the virus and have not sought medical care. …

Assam reports first H3N2 case, authorities fully geared to meet the challenge
1 year, 9 months ago

Assam reports first H3N2 case, authorities fully geared to meet the challenge

India Today  

The first case of H3N2 influenza was detected in Assam, and the Health Department was keeping a close watch on the situation, an official bulletin said. "The Health Department is keeping a close watch on the evolving seasonal influenza situation in Assam through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme network on a real-time basis," it said. However, potential high-risk groups like …

H3N2 virus: ‘No need to panic’, says Maha health minister after spike in cases
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 virus: ‘No need to panic’, says Maha health minister after spike in cases

Hindustan Times  

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”. A health worker collects blood sample from a school student for health checkup as a precaution against the H3N2 virus. The H3N2 …

Mumbai records 4 H3N2 influenza cases, check high-risk areas
1 year, 9 months ago

Mumbai records 4 H3N2 influenza cases, check high-risk areas

India Today  

Four people have been infected by the H3N2 influenza virus in Mumbai. Mumbai's Dadar, Prabhadevi, Parel, Matunga, Byculla and Nagpada are high-risk areas, where more cases have been reported. With four cases of H3N2 cases reported in Mumbai, Dadar, Prabhadevi, Parel, Matunga, Byculla and Nagpada have been declared as high-risk areas, where more cases were reported. ALSO READ | H3N2 …

UP government issues H3N2 advisory, all districts on alert as cases rise
1 year, 9 months ago

UP government issues H3N2 advisory, all districts on alert as cases rise

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory in the wake of rise in H3N2 cases and has asked children and the elderly to take precautions. As per the advisory, instructions have been given to hospitals to admit H3N2 infected patients if their oxygen level falls to 90. Director of Health Department Dr Avinash Singh told India Today that children …

Delhi hospitals witness spike in H3N2 cases, hospitals prepare for emergency
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi hospitals witness spike in H3N2 cases, hospitals prepare for emergency

Live Mint  

Delhi is witnessing a rise in the number of H3N2 influenza cases with doctors claiming a 150% spike in OPD patients coming with complaints related to symptoms of the influenza virus. Dr. Viny Kantroo, Consultant, Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Consultant, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, told news agency PTI that the sudden spike in cases can be attributed to …

Delhi hospitals witnessing spike in H3N2 cases, say doctors
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi hospitals witnessing spike in H3N2 cases, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi hospitals are witnessing a spike in cases of H3N2 virus that triggers symptoms like fever, cold and body aches, but in certain cases, persistent cough making patients extremely weak, doctors said. Dr Rajiva Gupta, Senior Consultant - Internal medicine at the CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram and Delhi, said the ILI cases have seen a spike in the …

Bihar govt issues advisory on H3N2 influenza; AIIMS Patna says it’s ready
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar govt issues advisory on H3N2 influenza; AIIMS Patna says it’s ready

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar government on Monday issued an advisory to all state health facilities to send random samples of patients with severe acute respiratory illnesses to ICMR’s Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna, for confirmation test of the H3N2 influenza A virus. According to the health advisory, all district and medical college hospitals must keep tabs on high-risk …

A.P. Government gears up to combat viral fevers amidst growing fear of resurgence of Coronavirus
1 year, 9 months ago

A.P. Government gears up to combat viral fevers amidst growing fear of resurgence of Coronavirus

The Hindu  

A slow but steady increase in the number of fever cases across the State prompted the Andhra Pradesh Government to conduct a survey to know if the situation warrants an alarm due to the word going around that the emerging viruses could be a manifestation of Coronavirus. But, the M&HD is taking the cases seriously in compliance with instructions issued …

First H3N2 case in Bihar, infected woman recovers
1 year, 9 months ago

First H3N2 case in Bihar, infected woman recovers

Hindustan Times  

A 30-year-old female medical student from Patna who tested positive last week for the H3N2 virus, a subtype of seasonal influenza, the first reported in the state this year, has recovered, said health officials familiar with the development on Sunday. A total of 3,038 laboratory-confirmed cases of various subtypes of influenza including H3N2 were reported in India till March 9 …

Amid rising H3N2, Centre raises concern over Covid positivity rate in some states, pitches for more surveillance
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid rising H3N2, Centre raises concern over Covid positivity rate in some states, pitches for more surveillance

Hindustan Times  

Amid a rise in cases of the seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, the Centre on Saturday expressed concern over a gradual increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some states and said it needed to be promptly addressed. The Centre requested all states and Union territories to follow operational guidelines for integrated surveillance of respiratory pathogens presenting as cases of influenza-like …

Odisha: 59 H3N2 Influenza Cases Detected in Odisha in Two Months
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha: 59 H3N2 Influenza Cases Detected in Odisha in Two Months

News 18  

Of the 225 samples collected in January and February in Odisha, 59 were found positive for H3N2 influenza in the state, officials said on Saturday. "Out of the 225 samples collected in the month of January and February in Odisha, a total of 59 H3N2 influenza cases were found in the state," Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar Director Sanghamitra Pati …

India Witnesses Its First H3N2 Deaths Amid Increase In Number Of Cases Across Country. Top Developments
1 year, 9 months ago

India Witnesses Its First H3N2 Deaths Amid Increase In Number Of Cases Across Country. Top Developments

ABP News  

The country recently witnessed its first death cases caused by the H3N2 influenza virus in Karnataka and Haryana, and several states across the country have reported a high number of influenza cases in the last two-three months, with symptoms including a persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever. Dr. Dhiren Gupta of Ganga Ram Hospital explained why the virus is spreading …

H3N2 seasonal influenza cases surge: Which states are reporting infections?
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 seasonal influenza cases surge: Which states are reporting infections?

Hindustan Times  

H3N2 influenza cases are on the rise in India with an alarming increase in ICU admissions. Karnataka reported the first death due to the H3N2 virus after an man from Alur Taluk in Hassan district breathed his last on March 1 According to the most recent IDSP-IHIP data, the states reported a total of 3038 laboratory-confirmed cases of various influenza …

Increase precaution, no need to panic: experts as India records two H3N2 virus deaths
1 year, 9 months ago

Increase precaution, no need to panic: experts as India records two H3N2 virus deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: There is need for increased monitoring and precaution measures to ward off H3N2 but no cause for panic yet, say experts as India confirms its first two deaths due to the influenza virus. She noted that lockdowns and extensive use of masks for extended periods of time helped control transmission of more virulent versions of the virus, but …

Covid positivity rate increasing amid rising H3N2 cases, centre pitches for more surveillance
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid positivity rate increasing amid rising H3N2 cases, centre pitches for more surveillance

India TV News  

Coronavirus: Gradual increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some states amid a rise in the seasonal influenza subtype H3N2 is a matter of concern for all. Centre's request to States and UTs The Centre requested all states and Union territories to follow operational guidelines for integrated surveillance of respiratory pathogens presenting as cases of influenza-like illness or severe acute …

‘Like swine flu, even milder…no need to panic’: Haryana health minister on H3N2
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Like swine flu, even milder…no need to panic’: Haryana health minister on H3N2

Hindustan Times  

Haryana health minister Anil Vij on Friday said the state has reported 10 cases of H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza so far but stressed there was no need to panic. Vij said the H3N2 virus is milder than the H1N1 strain that causes swine flu. "Regarding death of the patient, we have written to the health department to investigate whether …

Two die as H3N2 influenza cases rise
1 year, 9 months ago

Two die as H3N2 influenza cases rise

The Hindu  

At least two persons have succumbed to the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza, which has infected rising numbers of people since mid-December last year, the Health Ministry has confirmed. Tracking flu cases “The Ministry is also tracking and keeping a close watch on morbidity and mortality due to the H3N2 subtype of the seasonal influenza. Seasonal sicknesses According to the …

H3N2 Influenza Scare: Expert Says Virus Changing Pattern; Check Symptoms, Precautions & Treatment
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Influenza Scare: Expert Says Virus Changing Pattern; Check Symptoms, Precautions & Treatment

News 18  

The H3N2 influenza virus has been causing concern in India, especially after two deaths related to the virus were reported in Karnataka and Haryana. According to Dr Dhiren Gupta, Senior Consultant, department of paediatric emergency and critical care, Sir Gangaram hospital, the virus has seen an “unexpected” and “remarkable” change in the past six months. This time Influenza A virus …

Karnataka reports first H3N2 virus death
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka reports first H3N2 virus death

Hindustan Times  

Days after Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar said there is no need to panic over influenza A H3N2 variant virus infection, the state on Friday reported its H3N2 virus first death. The victim, identified as an 82-year-old man from Alur Taluk of Hassan district died on March 1, health department officials said on Friday. Shivaswamy confirmed the virus was detected …

H3N2 Influenza: Haryana Health Min Says 'Virus Milder Than H1N1'; Kerala Reports 2 Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Influenza: Haryana Health Min Says 'Virus Milder Than H1N1'; Kerala Reports 2 Cases

News 18  

After India registered two deaths due to H3N2 influenza virus in Karnataka and Haryana, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is keeping a close eye on the rise of such cases across the country. Besides, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said the state currently has two cases of the H3N2 virus, but there are no new cases reported. Karnataka …

'Cases of seasonal influenza expected to decline by March-end' informs health ministry
1 year, 9 months ago

'Cases of seasonal influenza expected to decline by March-end' informs health ministry

India TV News  

H3N2: In view of India's first H3N2 influenza deaths, Union Health Ministry on Friday informed that cases of seasonal influenza are expected to decline by March-end. 'Union Health Ministry is keeping a close watch on the Seasonal Influenza situation in various States/UTs through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme network on real-time basis. The ministry is also tracking and keeping a …

AP registers 21 cases of H3N2
1 year, 9 months ago

AP registers 21 cases of H3N2

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has registered 21 positive cases of H3N2 influenza so far. Director of medical education, Dr V. Vinod Kumar, said 12 positive cases were registered in January and nine in February in the tests held at VRDL in Tirupati. He said H3N2 is a viral infection caused by influenza A type variant and this would affect the upper …

What is H3N2 Virus? All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

What is H3N2 Virus? All you need to know

India Today  

Recent flu instances in New Delhi have increased significantly. Flu symptoms are becoming more noticeable in people as a result of the abrupt weather change and the temperature rising from an extremely cold state to a warm one. SYMPTOMS: H3N2's flu symptoms are comparable to those of other seasonal influenza viruses. Signs can include, but are not limited to: Body …

Rising Flu Cases: K'taka Govt Calls Meeting with Experts to Discuss Influenza A Virus Linked to Cough, Fever
1 year, 9 months ago

Rising Flu Cases: K'taka Govt Calls Meeting with Experts to Discuss Influenza A Virus Linked to Cough, Fever

News 18  

The Karnataka government called a meeting with the health department officials and experts on Monday, to deliberate on the preventive measures to be taken regarding the spread of Influenza A subtype ‘H3N2’. The move came a day after the Indian Council of Medical Research raised concerns over rising cough and fever cases due to ‘Influenza A subtype H3N2’. “What measures …

H1N1 influenza cases down in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

H1N1 influenza cases down in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

The Hindu  

The number of H1N1 influenza cases reported in a day has gradually reduced in Tamil Nadu, with only five cases reported in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Ma. H1N1 influenza cases had started to surface in Tamil Nadu nearly 20 days ago and have reduced to a large extent now, he said. “The number of H1N1 cases have reduced …

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes
4 years, 1 month ago

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes

News 18  

The risk of swine flu has increased in Madhya Pradesh with the change in weather amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The state Health Department has issued guidelines to its officials to deal with the possible threat of swine flu and asked for immediate measures to tackle any eventuality. The Directorate of Health has written to all the Chief Medical and …

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