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Don't Close for Swine Flu: Feds to Schools

Shutting down is 'last resort' if 'high numbers' of students fall ill

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 7, 2009 5:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – Health officials issued new guidelines today to help schools handle swine flu cases, advising them to close only if "high numbers" of students fall ill, USA Today reports. Closing down should be “a last resort, not a first resort,” US Education... Read full story »

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