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Published 11/06/2009 by Reuters: Science News


Animals need to be closely watched for flu

GENEVA (Reuters) - Some pigs, turkeys and household pets have become infected with the H1N1 flu, but the pandemic virus does not yet appear to be spreading quickly among animals, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

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WHO: H1N1 Differs From Seasonal Flu
(EUNewsNet.com and OfficialWire)GENEVA, SWITZERLANDThe H1N1 influenza virus should not be treated like a seasonal flu strain, a World Health Organization doctor ... - [11/06/2009 - OfficialWire]
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5:26 pm TWN, By Tang Pei-chun, Chen Chin-fang and Y.F. Low, CNA TAITUNG, Taiwan -- The Council of Agriculture (COA) rejected a claim Friday that the influenza A ... - [11/06/2009 - China Post]
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