Influenza hospitalization rates continue to surge in the U.S. The dominant variant behind these numbers — H3N2 — is known to hit children and seniors much harder.

The H3N2 variant has been associated with more severe flu seasons for children and the elderly in the past, according to the CDC. Skip to content. Main Navigation. Search. Search for: ...

Pictured are pigs in this undated photo. A human case of the swine flu, otherwise known as the influenza A H3N2 variant, has been detected in Ingham County, according to the Michigan Department of ...

Instead of the H1N1 strain, which was included in the vaccine formula, more people contracted the H3N2 variant. If the U.S. follows the same pattern, similar levels of protection are expected.

The first one is influenza H3N2, and the second one is the new COVID variant XBB 1.16. As per news reports, the new variant is likely to cause the next coronavirus wave.

A human case of the swine flu, otherwise known as the influenza A H3N2 variant, has been detected in Ingham County, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS.