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In Wellesley College, where there were enrolled 1,593 students, the epidemic first appeared on September 18. Up to the middle of December they had had 280 cases. During six weeks of the epidemic 265 cases were reported and only one death occurred from broncho-pneumonia. For the most part, bright and sunny days were present, with only a few cloudy and rainy days. This college has not been without cases since September, but the epidemic lasted only about six weeks.

In a communication from Columbia University it is stated that the epidemic appeared during the week beginning September 22. No records were available for the student body at the time of inquiry, but in the Student Army Training Corps of 2,200 men between 8 and 9 per cent. had the disease during the period from October 1 to December 14. In this army group during this period two deaths from influenza and pneumonia occurred. The weather conditions in the city during this time were considered normal for fall weather—that is, mostly clear, with high winds. The opinion expressed was that the epidemic was still prevalent and increasing, and that a return wave seemed to be more virulent and affected the children of the city more than had the first one in the early fall.