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2014

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To determine effects of school breaks on influenza virus transmission in the Southern Hemisphere, we analyzed 2004–2010 influenza-like–illness surveillance data from Chile. Winter breaks were significantly associated with a two-thirds temporary incidence reduction among schoolchildren, which supports use of school closure to temporarily reduce illness, especially among schoolchildren, in the Southern Hemisphere.

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G. Chowell, S. Towers, C. Viboud, R. Fuentes, V. Sotomayor. Age-specific rates of influenza-like illness and winter school breaks in Chile, 2004-2010. Emerging Infectious Diseases 20(7):1203-7 (2014).

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