Argentina has recorded its first death from Super Gripe H3N2 in the province of Mendoza. The victim is an elderly man who was hospitalized at Carrillo Hospital, and authorities confirmed he had underlying health conditions. The patient, a 74-year-old man, was in serious condition at Carrillo Hospital in Mendoza. 'We knew the patient had an H3N2 influenza infection and that his underlying conditions led to these complications and this fatal outcome,' said Beatriz Montenegro, the hospital's director, to MDZ Radio. In light of this situation, national authorities have issued a series of recommendations to prevent mass contagion. Keep up with vaccination schedules against the flu (influenza, SARS-CoV-2, pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae type B, Bordetella pertussis, and respiratory syncytial virus). Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with the crook of your elbow when coughing or sneezing. Avoid sharing personal items. Ventilate enclosed spaces. Pay attention to the symptoms or dangerous conditions of others. The 'Carlos Malbrán' laboratory has confirmed 28 positive cases of Influenza A(H3N2), representing a 100% increase from the previous week. The provinces that have registered cases include Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Chubut, Córdoba, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, and Tierra del Fuego, according to the Argentine News Agency. One piece of data not yet included in the national report is the first death from influenza. Furthermore, an alarming fact is that cases have doubled in one week. The latest National Epidemiological Bulletin, covering data from 12/18/2025 to 01/16/2026, reported that the National Administration of Laboratories and Health Institutes 'Dr.
