Archive · 23 Sep 2025
H3N2 Flu Cases Surge Across Delhi NCR
H3N2 is a type of flu that is spreading, especially in Delhi NCR.
It's like a bad cold with a fever, sore throat, and cough.
The flu spreads easily.
If you get it, you might feel tired.
To feel better, rest, drink water, and take medicine to reduce your fever.
If you get very sick, see a doctor.
Washing your hands and avoiding sick people can help keep you from catching the flu.
H3N2 flu cases are surging in Delhi NCR and other states.
Many households are reporting flu-like symptoms.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat.
Children, elderly, and those with health issues are at higher risk.
Treatment involves rest, fluids, and medication; prevention includes good hygiene and vaccination.
- Who
- H3N2, a subtype of Influenza A
- What
- An increase in H3N2 cases
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Delhi NCR and spreading across states
- Why
- Spreads quickly, especially during weather changes.
Public health information
Patient care
Treatment
Public health information
Treatment consists of rest, fluids, and fever reducing medication.
Patient care
Seek immediate medical help if fever does not subside after several days or if difficulty breathing and chest pain are experienced.
- Virus Type
- Influenza A, H3N2
- Symptoms
- Fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, headache, body aches, fatigue, muscle pain
- Affected Group
- Families in Delhi NCR and across states
- Risk Factors
- Children, elderly, pregnant women, chronic health conditions
- Treatment
- Rest, fluids, fever-reducing medication, antiviral (severe cases)
- Prevention
- Handwashing, mask use, avoiding sick people, vaccination
