[Black Agnes]

They also consume an a@@load of iodine.

Iodine is antiviral.

[Black Agnes]

Ping to my theory re: japan.

[Blurb2350]

They also consume an a@@load of iodine. Iodine is antiviral.
Yes, diet certainly has a lot to do with the more homogeneous Asian nations not being hard-hit by the WuFlu. Seafood (for iodine, as you say), tea, fermented veggies, etc. Their traditional diets are much healthier than the SAD diet consumed by so many Americans -- highly processed foods, soda pop, chips, pastries, loads of bread, etc. And hygiene, as others have suggested.