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Swine Flu Soars in England

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(Newser) – Diagnosed cases of swine flu have jumped sixfold in some parts of England over the last week, the Guardian reports. Suspected cases have risen almost 50% across the country. The pandemic has killed 16 people in the UK so far. British doctors say they are being overwhelmed by patients demanding the antiviral drug Tamiflu, and they complain that conflicting advice from the government is creating hysteria.

People wear masks as they stand outside the Houses of Parliament in London.
People wear masks as they stand outside the Houses of Parliament in London.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
British doctors complain that too many people are wrongly being advised by the government that they need Tamiflu, an antiviral drug being used to combat swine flu.
British doctors complain that too many people are wrongly being advised by the government that they need Tamiflu, an antiviral drug being used to combat swine flu.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Darren Calabrese)
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Swine flu is spreading rapidly across the whole of the country now. Doctors are coming under a lot of pressure from patients who have it. - Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners

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kokuaguy
Jul 16, 09 10:54 PM CDT
C_k, I'm surprised. How did you miss this chance to bash Single-Payer Healthcare (Medicare for all.) Reply
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lindamae
Jul 17, 09 12:27 AM CDT
Well, about 200,000 or more die from regular flu each year so why is swine fllu getting so much attention? Regular flu is panedemic as well - just means it's everywhere. Could it be that the vaccine makers need new markets? Our press needs to do some research. I found several good articles on Dr. Mercola's site - complete with stats taken from WHO. Reply
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