Overview
- Vice Minister Leonardo Rojas reported two laboratory-confirmed H3N2 subclade K infections in children in Lima, and both have recovered and been discharged.
- The Epidemiological Alert No. 008-2025 orders reinforced epidemiological surveillance, expanded laboratory diagnostics and prioritized vaccinations for children under 5, older adults and pregnant women.
- Health centers nationwide are offering free seasonal influenza shots to vulnerable groups, with regional directorates stepping up testing and outreach, including enhanced controls at border transit points such as Tumbes.
- Health Minister Luis Quiroz said targeted vaccine supply against the circulating H3N2 subclade is scheduled to arrive between March and April 2026.
- CDC Perú’s César Munayco noted the subclade’s spread across at least 32 countries and assessed the risk of a local epidemic as low in the current warm season, as authorities urge hand hygiene, ventilation and mask use when symptomatic.