H3N2 Flu Strain Spreads Globally

There's a big flu outbreak happening in many countries like the US, UK, and Pakistan.

The flu is caused by a strain called H3N2, and there's a new version called subclade K making people sick.

Lots of kids, older people, and pregnant women are getting really sick with fever, coughs, and body aches.

In the US, almost 3 million people have gotten sick, and sadly, about 1,200 have died.

In the UK, the number of flu cases went up by 55% in just one week.

Doctors say the flu can sometimes turn into pneumonia, which is even more serious.

To stay safe, people should wash their hands, cover their mouths when they cough, and get a flu shot if they can.