Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try the window seat

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We knew there would be significant media interest in this study, especially in the wake of one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. School of Mathematics Professor Howard Weiss joined Emory University researchers in looking at how potentially infectious diseases are transmitted during flights. If you always try to get a window seat during air travel, you're giving yourself a better chance of avoiding colds and influenza, according to the study. In addition to this Associated Press story, the research also drew coverage from Mashable and Popular Science.

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College of Sciences, School of Mathematics

Categories
Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics
Keywords
College of Sciences, School of Mathematics, Howard Weiss, Howie Weiss, air travel, Flu, Infectious diseases, Emory University
Status
  • Created By: Renay San Miguel
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Mar 21, 2018 - 10:35am
  • Last Updated: Mar 21, 2018 - 3:57pm