- Dr Randeep Guleria, former AIIMS-Delhi Director, addressed the rise in influenza cases caused by the H3N2 virus.
- He stated that the virus spreads through droplets and mutates every year around this time.
- With the festive season approaching, Dr Guleria emphasized the need for people to be cautious, especially the elderly and those with underlying comorbid conditions.
- Dr Guleria is the Chairman of the Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and Director of Medical Education.
Influenza virus H3N2 spreads like Covid, elderly should be
careful, says ex-AIIMS chief
