World health officials tackle swine flu challenges

July 2, 2009, 4:44 am by Associated Press Healthwire

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Swine flu is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere and is spreading rapidly through Europe, with Britain projected to reach 100,000 daily cases by the end of August. The virus is even showing signs of rebounding in Mexico....

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