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Death toll rises as flu epidemic grips the U.S.
The death toll from a flu outbreak gripping the United States has reached epidemic levels and it will be at least several weeks before the outbreak abates, health officials said Friday. Flu or pneumonia were responsible for 7.3 percent of the deaths reported in 122 cities monitored by the Centers…
Boston’s mayor declares public health emergency due to flu outbreak
Mayor Tom Menino urges residents to get vaccinated as city confronts 700 confirmed cases amid fears of nationwide danger The city of Boston has declared a public health emergency as fears of a nationwide flu outbreak intensify. Mayor Thomas Menino urged residents to get vaccinated against flu, as the city…
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