Newsstand - Post-9/11 Air Restrictions Delayed Start Of Flu Season

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The onset of the flu season in the USA has been shown to be influenced by air travel. After flights were restricted following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the flu season started about two weeks later than usual.

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The onset of the flu season in the USA has been shown to be influenced by air travel. After flights were restricted following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the flu season started about two weeks later than usual.

Interesting side effect. It may also foreshadow what might happen if a 'superbug' ever became an issue.