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Flu and holidays |
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| Holidays and the flu |
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Question: Why is the flu more common during the holiday season? Answer: The combination of being indoors more frequently, being exposed to more people at social occasions, and being under increased stress during the holidays can explain the higher incidence. See influenza. |
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