H3N2 Influenza Virus: These days H3N2 virus is wreaking havoc in India. There is a long queue of patients in the hospital. It is advised to be careful with this seasonal influenza. Given this seasonal virus, instructions have been given by the Central Government to all the states to prepare. NITI Aayog has also asked to arrange manpower in all hospitals and keep medical oxygen for serious patients. It is being advised to take precautions due to symptoms like Covid-19. But health experts are advising to avoid panic. The biggest question is whether patients need oxygen after being hit by influenza-like Covid. Let's know what health experts say.
Don't panic, be careful
According to health experts, this influenza virus catches many people every year. Its symptoms are similar to Covid, in this sense, people are getting panic. Health experts say that it is better to take precautions. You can avoid this seasonal flu by taking precautions.
Changing the form of this virus
According to health experts, the H1N1 mutant of the flu was seen a few days ago, now its new mutant H3N2 has arrived. Every year the virus is changing its form. This is the reason why its new vaccine comes every year. A new vaccine for this flu comes in July and August. Any brother can get this vaccine and can avoid getting caught by the virus.
Do H3N2 patients need oxygen?
According to the doctor, the symptoms seen in H3N2 patients who are reaching the hospital are fever, cough, and headache. Till now, no such patient has come who needed oxygen after coming under the grip of this virus. It is different that some patients of earlier mutant H1N1 flu virus needed oxygen. There is a system of oxygen in hospitals since Kovid. That's why there is no need to panic.
