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Remember Swine Flu? It Was Worse Than You Thought
Remember H1N1, also known as swine flu? Back in 2009, many experts were predicting it would become a major outbreak that could profoundly affect communities. Americans lined up by the thousands for a vaccine that seemed to be forever in short supply, while news outlets trumpeted dire predictions of a global pandemic. And then, it all … Continue reading Remember Swine Flu? It Was Worse Than You Thought
View More >>Is There a New SARS Coming?
There is much that we already know about the SARS-like coronavirus that has killed six people. First of all, although the virus itself shares the same general designation (coronavirus) as SARS, it is decidedly not SARS: Early indications suggest that this virus is far more treatable. Second, the outbreak has been exceptionally well contained. The … Continue reading Is There a New SARS Coming?
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