health
diciembre 24, 2025
Influenza A(H3N2) ya está en Colombia: primer caso fue confirmado por las autoridades
El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social confirmó este 23 de diciembre el primer caso de influenza A(H3N2), subclado K (J.2.4.1), en Colombia.
TL;DR
- Colombia has confirmed its first case of influenza A(H3N2), subclado K (J.2.4.1).
- The case is believed to be imported from the United States.
- The patient presented mild respiratory symptoms.
- The current influenza vaccine in Colombia is effective against A(H3N2) and prevents severe complications.
- There has been no reported increase in respiratory illnesses associated with this virus.
- Preventive measures like hand washing, ventilation, mask-wearing, and isolation are recommended.
- Vaccination is recommended for infants (6-23 months), individuals over 60, pregnant women (from week 14), people with chronic illnesses, healthcare workers, and those with compromised immune systems.