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Research Notes on Swine Flu Threat Grows in US
The government has declared a national health emergency as the swine flu threat grows in the U.S. As of Sunday, April 26, 2009, there have been 20 confirmed cases of swine flu in America.1 Declaring this epidemic a health emergency allows the government to release drugs to treat swine flu. It does not mean that the threat to Americans has increased.2
Fast Facts:
- Travelers crossing borders from countries where confirmed cases of swine flu have occurred are being asked about any sickness that they may have.3
- About 12 million doses of Tamiflu are being released from a federal stockpile.4
- So far, the swine flu has claimed the lives of 81 people in Mexico.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Red Orbit: Fears Of Flu Pandemic Grow, Governments Cautious
- ↑ The Associated Press (via WOKV Radio): US Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu
- ↑ The Associated Press: US to Begin Asking About Flu at the Border
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Perez Hilton: Government Is On Alert! The Killer Virus Is On The Attack In The U.S.
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Threat of Swine Flu Grows in US, US Threat for Swine Flue Grows, US Threat for Swine Flu Increases
- Last update: Aug. 18, 2009
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