Government and Community Asked to Be Aware of Super Flu Transmission in Indonesia

Illustration - Transmission of Influenza A H3N2 or superflu that must be wary of the Indonesian government and people. (Freepik)

Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Nurhadi, asked the government and the public to increase vigilance following reports of cases of influenza A H3N2, which is called super flu in Indonesia.

Because, even though it has not been designated as an extraordinary event (KLB), the threat of infectious diseases should not be taken lightly. "This should not be taken lightly, even though it has not been designated as an extraordinary event," he said, Friday, January 2.

He said, from the perspective of the DPR RI, especially Commission IX which deals with health, early vigilance is the key to dealing with the potential spread of infectious diseases. He reminded, the experience of the previous COVID-19 pandemic must be an important lesson for all parties.

"The experience of the previous pandemic must be a lesson that the health system must always be ready to face the potential for an increase in infectious diseases, no matter how small the indication at the beginning," continued Nurhadi.

He encouraged the Ministry of Health to continue to strengthen the epidemiological surveillance system, improve early detection at health facilities, and ensure the readiness of primary services and hospitals.

The effort is considered important, especially to protect vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with comorbidities. "Education to the public must also be strengthened so as not to cause panic, but still increase awareness of prevention, such as maintaining cleanliness, coughing etiquette, and immediately going to the doctor if symptoms appear," added Nurhadi.

As is known, the case of influenza A (H3N2) or popularly called super flu has been identified in Indonesia. Data from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) RI 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.

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.