As heat and humidity settles in for summer, the spread of swine flu in the United States is expected to slow. Scientists aren't sure why there are few cases of influenza during the summer in temperate climates. But the phenomenon is good news for the U.S. and bad news for countries in the Southern Hemisphere that are about to head into flu season with this new H1N1 strain. How will swine flu act in the fall? Scientists seek answers
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May 07, 2009
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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