Sunday, April 26, 2009

U.S. prepares for possible swine flu epidemic as global cases rise

Joe Kain
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The U.S. is preparing for an epidemic of swine flu. Twenty cases have been confirmed so far. The U.S. has declared a public health emergency but at the same time stresses that people should nt panic. Canada has 20 cases of swine flew reported while Mexico has reported 84 deaths and 374 people hospitalized. Russia has banned meat imports from Mexico and the Southern United States. According to the CDC, symptoms of swine flu may include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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