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Let’s look at how flu actually spreads, day by day during an outbreak, in a defined population, such as a college. While many transmissions are cryptic (and nowadays identified via phylogenetic methods, eg by @trvrb), many transmissions occur via observed social network ties. 1/
In 2009, there was a (limited) pandemic of H1N1 flu. It struck locales around the world, including colleges such as @Harvard. We mapped the social networks of 744 students and prospectively tracked their flu symptoms and vaccination status with daily precision. 2/
Here is what the social network of students being struck by H1N1 outbreak over a period of three months looked like. Infected individuals are colored red, friends of infected individuals are colored yellow, and node size is proportional to the number of friends infected. 3/ 
(1/4) Good #SundayMorning! This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth highlights the other respiratory virus lurking – the flu! More via @business: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
@business (2/4) First, I want everyone to know that all of @HHSGov is working together on a coordinated response to the #coronavirus. For the latest information, visit @CDCgov: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
(1/5) This week’s #SundaySpotlight, I’m highlighting @NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth’s article on the recent #flu activity across our country. Read here: nbcnews.com/health/cold-an…
@NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth (2/5) As announced by @CDCgov, there have already been an estimated 2.6 million flu illnesses reported, as well as 1,300 deaths from the flu.
If you have not already received your #FluShot, now is the time! #SundayMotivation
If you have not already received your #FluShot, now is the time! #SundayMotivation
@NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth @CDCgov (3/5) There’s also a concern about the current rise in influenza B virus strains, which typically strikes children & young adults. It’s especially important we protect our children with flu shots to avoid dangerous flu complications.
