West to East Movement of Peak Seasonal Flu Timing in the United States over 13 Seasons (IMAGE)

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West to East Movement of Peak Seasonal Flu Timing in the United States over 13 Seasons

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A map shows the west to east movement of peak seasonal flu timing in the United States over 13 seasons (measured from July 1 to June 30). Nationwide, the average seasonal peak occurred during the third week of January, or the 28th week of the season.

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*Source: Wenger JB, Naumova EN. PLoS ONE. 2010. 5(4): e10187. “Seasonal Synchronization of Influenza in the United States Older Adult Population.” Published online April 15, 2010, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010187

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Users must cite the original image source: Wenger JB, Naumova EN. PLoS ONE. 2010. 5(4): e10187. “Seasonal Synchronization of Influenza in the United States Older Adult Population.” Published online April 15, 2010, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010187

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