Influenza spreading in Japan in the summer Q: Influenza is…
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Influenza spreading in Japan in the summer
Q: Influenza is normally associated with winter. Why is the outbreak happening now?
A: There are several possible reasons. First, this year's extreme heat may have played a part. People likely spent more time in cool indoor spaces with the air conditioning on, but infection becomes more likely when windows are shut and ventilation is inadequate. Also, if summer fatigue reduces appetite or sleep hours, resistance falls and people become more likely to develop flu symptoms.
Q: Are there other reasons?
A: It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, where Japan is located, but in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite, it's winter now, the flu season. Viruses brought in by tourists visiting Japan from the Southern Hemisphere or by Japanese travelers returning home from the region may have spread the virus. Summer is a time when the movement of people increases globally through travel and other activities. When people move around, infections can spread more easily.
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Q: Influenza is normally associated with winter. Why is the outbreak happening now?
A: There are several possible reasons. First, this year's extreme heat may have played a part. People likely spent more time in cool indoor spaces with the air conditioning on, but infection becomes more likely when windows are shut and ventilation is inadequate. Also, if summer fatigue reduces appetite or sleep hours, resistance falls and people become more likely to develop flu symptoms.
Q: Are there other reasons?
A: It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, where Japan is located, but in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite, it's winter now, the flu season. Viruses brought in by tourists visiting Japan from the Southern Hemisphere or by Japanese travelers returning home from the region may have spread the virus. Summer is a time when the movement of people increases globally through travel and other activities. When people move around, infections can spread more easily.
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