Central Java's Health Department detected one case of super flu, or influenza A H3N2 subclade K, in Semarang at the end of December 2025. Meanwhile, Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung confirmed 10 cases in West Java from August to November 2025, with one patient dying due to comorbidities. Health officials stress that this is not a new virus and the situation is under control.
Super flu, actually a variant of influenza A H3N2 subclade K, has been detected in Indonesia. In Central Java, the provincial Health Department reported one case confirmed through sample testing at RSUP Dr. Kariadi in Semarang at the end of December 2025. Head of Disease Prevention and Control, Irma Makiah, stated, "Yes, one case. But it's okay, already safe." The individual is under treatment, though the origin and treatment status are not fully disclosed.
Symptoms of super flu resemble common flu, including cough, high fever, headache, and sore throat, but it spreads quickly via droplets. Irma explained that "super flu" is not a medical term, but refers to the rapid spread and rising cases in Europe, America, and Japan. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, toddlers, those with HIV/AIDS, and immune disorders face higher risks of severe complications.
In West Java, Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung recorded 10 cases from August to November 2025, peaking in October. Two patients received intensive care, and one died not directly from the virus but due to comorbidities. Head of the Emerging Infectious Disease Team, dr. Yovita Hartantri, emphasized, "This super flu is not a new virus. It's seasonal and has been manageable so far." Currently, there are no active cases; all patients have recovered.
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, speaking at RSUP Dr. Sardjito in Yogyakarta on January 8, 2026, noted that super flu has existed for decades. "Super flu is actually influenza A... it has been around for decades, the virus name is H3N2," he said. He distinguished it from COVID-19, as the body's immunity already recognizes it. No direct deaths from the virus have been reported.
Officials urge the public not to panic, to adopt healthy lifestyles, get annual flu vaccinations, maintain hygiene, and consult doctors if symptoms appear. RSHS Medical Director Iwan Abdul Rachman added, "The situation is currently under control and still within safe limits."
