2024 Yes The impact of temperature, humidity and closing school on the mumps epidemic: a case study in the mainland of China https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18819-w Li, Xiaoqun Asia Modeling Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Temperature Humidity Viruses Infections Mumps Basic reproduction number Temperature Humidity School opening and closing Data fitting Using a SEILR model and 2004-2018 mumps data, this study evaluated the effects of temperature, humidity, and school closures in China. Temperature had the strongest influence, supporting environmental controls and vaccination to reduce transmission. 2024