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Boston Declares Flu Emergency

City has seen four deaths among the elderly

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2013 7:06 PM CST

(Newser) – Move Boston to the top of the list of cities getting slammed by this year's unusually severe flu. The city declared a public health emergency today, reports the Boston Herald. Officials made the move in part to encourage residents to get flu shots, and...   Read full story »

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