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Flu cases on rise, experts blame mutated strain, dropping of masks

Current H3N2 strain has its origin in the 1968 pandemic; experts also cite lack of awareness about the influenza vaccine, which must be taken every year

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The current strain in circulation, H3N2, has its origin in the 1968 pandemic

Ruchika Chitravanshi New Delhi
Two years after the pandemic breakout, a sudden rise in flu cases is being attributed to the phasing out of masks and a possible mutation in the influenza strain doing the rounds, revealed experts.
 
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Influenza A subtype H3N2 is a major cause for the current respiratory flare-up.
 
“The ICMR-DHR established a pan respiratory virus surveillance across 30 virus research and diagnostic laboratories,” said ICMR, while issuing a detailed advisory.
 
Jacob John, a renowned virologist, said these viruses have always been around, but their spread was limited in the past

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