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Is it possible to catch a different strain of the flu virus in a different country?
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Flu: Yes, viruses are indiscriminant. They do not care if you are american or canadian, english or chinese, black or white. It is true that certain regions of the earth have varying kinds of diseases. This may be related to climate, population differences, cultural practices, food types, different animal species, or many many different things.
Answered 8/1/2013
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