The Ministry of Health is asked to anticipate a surge in super flu in the rainy season.

Illustration of the transmission of Influenza A H3N2 or super flu that can surge in the rainy season. (Photo: Special)

Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Irma Chaniago, revealed that the threat of influenza A H3N2 or super flu is not just a seasonal issue and has the potential to experience a spike in cases in the midst of the rainy season and cold weather as the body's resistance tends to decrease.

"This H3N2 super flu has started to develop since a year ago. During the winter and rainy season like now, of course, there will be more and more infected if the body's resistance is not maintained," he said, Friday, January 2.

According to him, the risk of transmission is quite high in large cities with poor air quality. The combination of pollution, high mobility, and population density is said to weaken the respiratory tract defense of the community.

In addition, the momentum of the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays is also considered to be able to widen the transmission gap.

Because, at a time when people's mobility increases, health protocol discipline usually tends to slacken.

"Nataru like this allows the transmission to be more open. Therefore, masks are very important to continue to be used," continued Irma.

Therefore, Commission IX of the DPR RI asked the Ministry of Health not to just be on standby on paper.

"Vigilance must be translated into concrete steps, especially to protect vulnerable groups.

"We from Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives ask the Ministry of Health to be aware of this spike in cases of super flu, especially in the elderly and children," said Irma.

As is known, cases of influenza A (H3N2) or popularly called super flu have been identified in Indonesia.

Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) until the end of December 2025 recorded 62 cases spread across eight provinces, with the largest number found in East Java, South Kalimantan, and West Java.

The majority of patients are women and children.

The flu usually shows symptoms in three to four days, ranging from fever, headache, nausea, to malaise.

The elderly, a group with low immunity, and low fitness levels are the most at risk groups because they are prone to serious complications, including vascular disorders and heart attacks.