Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Starting the new year 2026, Indonesia and some countries are facing the fast-spreading strain of influenza A, or H3N2, which has been given the nickname 'super flu'.

Also known as Subclade K, this new branch of the familiar H3N2 influenza virus has recently been linked to a rise in flu cases in several countries, including the UK, the US, Australia, Japan, and parts of Europe.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), seasonal influenza activity has increased worldwide in recent months, with a growing proportion of detected cases caused by influenza A (H3N2) viruses.

The WHO noted that while global influenza activity remains within expected seasonal levels, some regions have reported earlier-than-usual increa...