Link found between influenza, absolute humidity

Monday, February 9, 2009 - 17:42 in Health & Medicine

A new study by Oregon researchers has found a significant correlation between "absolute" humidity and influenza virus survival and transmission. When absolute humidity is low - as in peak flu months of January and February - the virus appears to survive longer and transmission rates increase.

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