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Flu Fear Swamps US Hospitals

System strained as people with mild symptoms demand swine flu tests

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted May 1, 2009 4:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hospitals and clinics across the country are being overwhelmed by panicky people seeking to be tested for swine flu, reports the Los Angeles Times. Experts warn the signs of strain already show that the system is ill-equipped to deal with a full-scale outbreak. Health officials...   Read full story »

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