Rapidly growing cases, can Covid vaccine protect against H3N2 virus? Know the answer from the doctors. Can Covid vaccine be useful against H3N2 Virus? Know what the experts say

H3N2 Influenza: Covid of influenza in the country after H3N2 virus A new threat seems to be emerging. The cases of this virus are increasing rapidly. So far three patients have died due to this. Influenza is spreading from Delhi-NCR to the states of South India. Concern is increasing among people about this virus. This question is also coming in the mind of many people that can the Covid vaccine protect against influenza also? Let us know the answer to this question from the experts.

of Pulmonology Department at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram Head Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Grover It is said that even though Kovid and H3N2 virus spread in the same way, there is a lot of difference between these two viruses. The virus of Kovid is SARS Cove-2. While H3N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus. This virus has been there for many decades and its cases come every year. There are cases of influenza in the country between January and March, while the Kovid epidemic came three years ago and the Kovid virus has also been very dangerous. There has never been such a danger from the flu. This time too, severe symptoms of flu are coming only in those patients who already have some serious illness.

Is the Covid vaccine effective on H3N2?

Dr. Kuldeep says that both Kovid and influenza are different types of virus. That’s why their vaccines are also different. The Covid vaccine will not help prevent influenza. The available flu vaccine can protect against influenza. The flu vaccine will protect against H3N2. This virus has no meaning with the Kovid vaccine. The flu vaccine is effective in preventing H3N2. Apart from this, it is important that people keep protecting themselves from influenza. For this, apply a mask and eat food only after washing hands. If cough persists for more than three days or there is mild fever or cold, then get treatment from a doctor.

these guys be careful

elderly people

pregnant woman

children under five

Patients with kidney, heart and liver disease

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