The first case of H3N2 influenza has been reported in Assam and the health department is closely monitoring the situation. This information has been given in an official bulletin.
According to the bulletin issued by the National Health Mission, Assam, a case of H3N2 Influenza has been confirmed on Wednesday night.
“The health department is closely monitoring the emerging situation of seasonal influenza in Assam through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) network,” the bulletin said.
The bulletin states that the cases of seasonal influenza are expected to decline from the end of March. It added that the District Surveillance Officers under the IDSP network are fully prepared to deal with this public health challenge in Assam in line with the guidelines prepared by the Central Government and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
