Expert warns of surge in super flu
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Media Source: The Express Tribune (Pakistan)
Date: 5 January 2026
A medical expert has stressed the need for greater public awareness in response to a surge in cases of so-called "super flu", a particular strain of influenza affecting both incoming travellers and local residents, while urging timely precautions and vaccination ahead of the winter season. Speaking to a local media channel…
A medical expert has stressed the need for greater public awareness in response to a surge in cases of so-called "super flu", a particular strain of influenza affecting both incoming travellers and local residents, while urging timely precautions and vaccination ahead of the winter season. Speaking to a local media channel, Professor Dr Faisal Mahmood, Section Head of Infectious Diseases at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, outlined the symptoms of the illness. He explained that the virus presents symptoms similar to those of seasonal influenza, including fever, cough, body aches, muscle pain and fatigue, but emphasised that early diagnosis and appropriate care are essential.