The department of health has issued the following advisory for H3N2:
Increased Reports of Novel Influenza (H3N2) in the United States
We are asking that providers report any increases in influenza-like illness (fever and cough/sore throat) to the North Dakota Department of Health as well as any patients with influenza-like illness who indicate that they have recent direct or indirect contact with swine within a week of illness onset. The North Dakota Department of Health also is asking providers to report patients presenting with influenza-like illness that may be associated with outbreaks, particularly in children attending school and child care.
Increased Reports of Novel Influenza (H3N2) in the United States
We are asking that providers report any increases in influenza-like illness (fever and cough/sore throat) to the North Dakota Department of Health as well as any patients with influenza-like illness who indicate that they have recent direct or indirect contact with swine within a week of illness onset. The North Dakota Department of Health also is asking providers to report patients presenting with influenza-like illness that may be associated with outbreaks, particularly in children attending school and child care.