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Published 11/07/2009 by MedicineNet.com

What to Do for Swine Flu

Medical Author: Medical Editor: If you've got fever, cough, or one of the other symptoms of the flu, you may be wondering if you have contracted the virus. The reality is that it isn't possible to know unless specialized testing is ordered, and for...

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