US EditionDoes a Violent Flu Wave Start? New H3n2 Variant Is Spreading
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The flu wave is starting unusually early this winter – and experts fear that it may be more severe than in previous years. While already increasing numbers of cases are reported internationally, Austria is looking at a possible challenging season. The reason for this is a remarkably changed variant of the influenza A virus H3N2: the so-called subclade K. Health authorities in Europe have been registering increasing numbers of cases for weeks. Th…
Record numbers in Australia, rising cases in Europe: The so-called subclade K of the H3N2 virus shows an unusually strong dynamic worldwide. Health authorities warn: This flu season could start earlier and be harder than usual.
A new influenza variant from Australia is currently rolling towards us because of which many people are worried. Reason for panic? What science says about it.
The appearance of the highly transmissible variant H3N2 subclade K has advanced the flu season in Europe and generates concern among experts, who foresee a significant increase in cases and warn of the risk of double infections with avian influenza. According to the first investigations, the new subtype is transmitted more easily than the known strains, which could raise the contagions by about 20% above an average epidemic. In addition, the sea…
Australia recorded a new all-time record for flu cases in 2025. Now, case numbers are skyrocketing in other countries as well. The culprit is a new subtype of the H3N2 flu virus.
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