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Published 11/03/2009 by GlobalPost


Will the hajj be an incubator for swine flu?

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As millions of Muslims begin arriving in Mecca for this year’s pilgrimage, Saudi officials face a unique challenge: how to prevent this sacred rite from becoming an inadvertent incubator and global transmitter of swine flu.

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Amid fears of resurgence in swine flu cases during the Haj period, Saudi health officials have claimed that the disease was under control and flu-vaccines were expected ... - [11/03/2009 - Individual.com]
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Saudi Arabia is planning a mass vaccination drive for health workers as well as Saudi pilgrims against the H1N1 virus in view of the upcoming haj, said a top official ... - [11/03/2009 - Trade Arabia]
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said Monday it is to vaccinate all its residents attending the hajj against swine flu, pressing ahead with plans to host millions of the world's ... - [11/03/2009 - Centre For Infectious Disease Research and Policy]
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