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With the rapid spread of influenza A type H3N2 infection across the country, the head of the Covid Task Force, Randeep Gloria, emphasized the need to isolate high-risk people such as the elderly and co-patients, and to intensify the flu vaccination work.
Influenza A virus H3N2 has spread rapidly across India
is coming In this case, Padma Shri awardee doctor and head of the Covid Task Force, Randeep Glaria participated in the conference of Medical Sciences Association held in Nagpur, Maharashtra yesterday. He told reporters in between the show.
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A wave of influenza can occur every year. But this year the infection is high due to various reasons. In 2009, influenza A subtype H1N1 (swine flu) virus dominated. Now we see another subtype of H3N2 virus dominating.
This virus has been seen before. But this time it has a different genome. This makes it spread very fast. The preventive measures announced during the Corona period are applicable to all respiratory diseases. So follow them even now. You ask if the face covering should be made compulsory again. It is necessary to wear a face mask. Because it spreads through droplets and coughing.
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Sometimes children in schools get infected and it infects people at home
is disseminated. The elderly are severely affected. So we should wear face covering and wash our hands regularly. Social distancing should be followed. This can control the spread of infection.
Vaccination for everyone Second, isolate high-risk populations such as the elderly and those with co-morbidities. And everyone should be vaccinated.
Vaccines produce the same immunity without causing ill health
will give The influenza vaccine comes out as a new vaccine every year. There are also vaccines that cover influenza A, B and their subtypes. This is what Randeep Gloria said.
