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Published 07/10/2009 by AFP via Yahoo!


'Significant' new swine flu outbreak looms: Obama

BETHESDA, Maryland (AFP) US President Barack Obama and other top officials urged Americans to ramp up preparedness against swine flu, warning that the virus could return with a vengeance in the fall. 'I think it's clear that although we were fortunate not to see a more serious situation in the...

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...in the fall. "I think it's clear that although we were fortunate not to see a more serious situation in the spring when we first got news of this outbreak, the potential for a significant outbreak in the fall is looming" Obama. 'We want to...
'Significant' new swine flu outbreak looms: Obama [AFP via Yahoo! - 07/10/2009]
...looming,' Obama. "We want to make sure that we are not promoting panic, but we are promoting vigilance and preparation" he added in remarks...
'Significant' new swine flu outbreak looms: Obama [AFP via Yahoo! - 07/10/2009]
...come back but are "already revving up and making a lot of doses to be able to administer" said Fauci...
'Significant' new swine flu outbreak looms: Obama [AFP via Yahoo! - 07/10/2009]

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