H3N2 is a flu that gets activated when the weather gets colder and it is mostly referred to as flu season. Moreover, it is advised to take precautions the moment the weather change to be cooler than before in order not to get this flu.
What is H3N2 Flu?
This flu is one of the subtypes of the Influenza A viruses, which occur annually when the season begin to change.
Moreover, there are four types of influenza viruses, which are A,B,C, and D, Influenza A,B, and C can only infect humans.
However, only A and B influenza can cause the seasonal epidemics of respiratory illness that happen annually. Moreover, there are more subtypes of Influenza A viruses, which are based on two proteins found on the surface of the virus, HA (hemagglutinin) and NA (neuraminidase).
Therefore, the combination of these subtypes of HA and NA are mostly used to classify Influenza A Viruses including H3N2.
Symptoms of H3N2 Flu
H3N2 Flu symptoms can be like any seasonal influenza viruses and might not be apparent at first.
However, these symptoms can unfortunately appear suddenly as the flu develop more and more in your body.
These symptoms might include:
- fever
- chills
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- cough
- runny or congested nose
- sore throat
- headache
- body aches and pains
Treatment of H3N2 Flu
There are many annual vaccines that offer more protection to many of these seasonal influenza including H3N2 Viruses. However, it is hard to develop an exact vaccine to the flu that end it effectively. Therefore, scientists are working harder than before to develop a new one that will effectively protect people from this seasonal influenza.
Moreover, some of the treatment process include getting rest and drink enough fluids as well as taking medications in order to relieve the symptoms like fever and headache.
However, some people might need to see the doctor if they suspect having this flu as it might need some special treatment.
These people include:
- Adults who are 65 and over.
- Children who are younger than 5 years old.
- pregnant Women.
- Individuals with chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes.
- People who has HIV infection or Leukemia.