CZroe
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- Jun 24, 2001
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Yes, warmth-seeking is one aspect, but southern states still have distinct flu seasons. Heck, I live in Georgia and had the flu back in November.Still waiting to see if there is a huge surge in Florida and Georgia from the beach goers. Proximity is the culprit not temperature. Flu naturally is higher during the winter since more people in doors in close proximity. Not that cold helps the spread of the flu and heat kills it.
Other aspects that still contribute in warmer latitudes:
Dry air leading to dry/cracked mucous membranes
Vitamin D deficiency from less intense sunlight and staying indoors
Limited/continued spread with a boost of imported cases from cooler regions
Maybe reduced UV-C from sunlight

