US: Nothing to fear but the flu itself

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Published Oct 13 2009 by H5N1

US: Nothing to fear but the flu itself

Via the New York Times, with the endorsement of virology blog's Dr. Vincent Racaniello, an op-ed piece: Nothing to Fear but the Flu Itself. Excerpt (but read the whole thing):Public health officials are now battling not only a fast-spreading influenza virus but also unfounded fears...

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