Experts have recently observed a surge in cases of H3N2 influenza in India, which they attribute to a combination of reduced immunity due to negligible flu cases in the past three years and decreased adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior such as wearing masks and frequent hand washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Randeep Guleria, former director of AIIMS Delhi, explained that Covid-19 remained the dominant virus during the pandemic, leading to a lack of exposure to flu and reduced immunity against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The surge in flu cases is expected to continue for several months, with varying intensity across different states, according to Dr. Raja Dhar, director of pulmonology at CMRI, Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experts caution the public to follow precautions such as wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and avoiding crowded places to prevent the spread of both Covid-19 and the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, special precautions should be taken with children, who should wear masks and keep their hands clean when attending school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Dr. Aditya Bhati, a neurologist at the Apollo hospital, emphasized the need for a balanced lifestyle, as the H3N2 virus can have more severe effects on the brain, including brain stroke and hemorrhage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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