Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations
Japan is facing an unusually early flu season, with health officials declaring a nationwide epidemic weeks before winter’s usual arrival. More than 6,000 cases have been reported, forcing over 100 school closures and filling hospitals—especially with young patients. Researchers point to factors like climate shifts, global travel, and weakened immunity after the pandemic as possible causes. While experts say the outbreak isn’t expected to spark a global pandemic, it could influence flu patterns across Northern climates in the months ahead. Rachel Fieldhouse with Nature has the full story.
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