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Published 11/07/2009 by Yahoo! Canada


Saudi begins flu vaccination ahead of hajj

RIYADH (AFP) - Saudi Arabia began vaccinating its population against swine flu on Saturday, with priority going to government employees working on the annual hajj pilgrimage that takes place later this month.

Health ministry officials were the first to receive the inoculation...

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