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Take precautions for H1N1, but no need for panic

The headlines about H1N1, also known as "swine flu," are scary: "Flu planners fear flooded ERs." "Dozens Said to Have H1N1." "Harsh flu hit likely in WNC." "Swine flu oddity: Young suffer more." "Swine flu hits Western Carolina University."

20 Jun 2011

On the surface, predictions from health officials are scary, too.

For example, the World Health Organization predicts about a third of the world's population will suffer from H1N1 over the next two years. Read on.

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