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alertnet.org - 4/29/2009

Reuters AlertNet - U.S. officials want 'swine' out of flu name

— alertnet.org — WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - What's in a name? U.S. pork producers are finding that the name of the virus spreading from Mexico is affecting their business, prompting U.S. officials to argue for changing the name from swine flu. At a news ... (more) Reuters AlertNet - U.S. officials want 'swine' out of ...

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smh.com.au - 4/29/2009

Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152, says WHO

— smh.com.au — A member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world. Vivienne Allan, from WHO's patient safety program, said the ... (more) Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152, says WHO

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cnn.com - 4/29/2009

Regular flu has killed thousands since January

— cnn.com — People are nervous about swine flu, but the regular flu kills 36,000 people a year in the United States. (more) Regular flu has killed thousands since January

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Wonk Room — ... Under the ‘what should I do if I get sick‘ section of the CDC’s ‘Swine Flu and You’ page, the agency writes that “if you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms…you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.” ...

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