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Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 5/2014

01-09-2014 | Review

Evaluation of the spread of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 among Japanese university students

Authors: Mitsuo Uchida, Minoru Kaneko, Teruomi Tsukahara, Shinsuke Washizuka, Shigeyuki Kawa

Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine | Issue 5/2014

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Abstract

The pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus is commonly known to affect younger individuals. Several epidemiological studies have clarified the epidemic features of university students in Japan. In this study, we reviewed these studies in Japan in comparison with reports from other countries. The average cumulative incidence rate among university students was 9.6 %, with the major symptoms being cough, sore throat, and rhinorrhea. These epidemiological features were similar between Japan and other countries. Attitudes and behaviors toward pandemic influenza control measures were different before and improved during and after the epidemic. These features were also similar to those in other countries. On the other hand, the epidemic spread through club activities or social events, and transmission was attenuated after temporary closure of such groups in Japan. This transmission pattern was inconsistent among countries, which may have been due to differences in lifestyle and cultural habits. Based on these results, infection control measures of pandemic influenza for university organizations in Japan should be considered.
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Metadata
Title
Evaluation of the spread of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 among Japanese university students
Authors
Mitsuo Uchida
Minoru Kaneko
Teruomi Tsukahara
Shinsuke Washizuka
Shigeyuki Kawa
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine / Issue 5/2014
Print ISSN: 1342-078X
Electronic ISSN: 1347-4715
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-014-0396-4

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