Due to the rising cases of H3N2 influenza A cases, observed in the laboratory network for  ILI-SARI (Influenza-like illness- Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses) Surveillance, the Indian council of medical research (ICMR)  has issued new advisories. 

There was a rise seen in the H3N2 Influenza A cases in the surveillance data from 15th December till date. About half of in-patient SARI and outpatient ILI were found to have Influenza A H3N2. 

The most common symptoms seen in the hospitalized patients in decreasing order were fever, cough, breathlessness, wheezing, pneumonia, and seizures. 

10% of these patients needed oxygen and 7% required ICU care.

Do’s  -  washing hands, wearing masks, avoiding crowded places, taking plenty of fluids, taking PCM for fever and body ache have been encouraged.

Don'ts -  Not maintaining distance even while greeting people, spitting in public, and use of antibiotics or other medications without consulting a doctor.