5/20/2009

Side Effects of H1N1 Flu in Japan

In Japan, as the H1N1 (so called Swine) flu become popular (expanded), we easily see its side effects in terms of social and behavioral matter.
-Masks are now very popular with much demand and shortage of stocks, because they are recommended to be put and changed daily. I read that WHO does not any preventional effect of masks against flu infection.
-Many social activities (meeting, concerts, group tour of school students, sports competitions and so on) are now suddenly canceled, to avoid gathering people.
-In Osaka area, many primary, jonior high and high schools are closed. It was bit funny to read a small news reporting that Karaoke room became popular in the students to kill time.
-Travels are recommended to be cancelled if not essential.

It is even interesting who made a large profit by this flu incidence.

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