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diciembre 24, 2025
Minsalud confirma el primer caso importado de la nueva cepa de influenza H3N2 en Colombia
Periodista Portafolio23.12.2025 15:12 Actualizado: 23.12.2025 15:19
TL;DR
- Influenza A(H3N2), subclade K, has been confirmed in Colombia as an imported case.
- The case is associated with international travel to the United States, specifically a cruise from Miami.
- The affected individual presented mild respiratory symptoms.
- Current epidemiological behavior shows no increase in acute respiratory infections or severity.
- The influenza vaccine available in 2025 includes the relevant strain and is recommended for specific groups.
- Basic self-care measures such as hand washing, ventilation, mask use for symptomatic individuals, and isolation are advised.