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Originally Posted by Osem
The first confirmed death from swine flu outside of Mexico has just been reported in Texas. |
Yes, a 23 month baby.
"normal" flu could kill a 23 month baby
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And New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said two people were in hospital and are thought to have the virus.
But he insisted neither the two-year-old from the Bronx and a woman in Brooklyn were in any danger.
He played down the overall threat, saying "so far this disease looks like the disease we have every year".
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Health commissioner Thomas Frieden has said "many hundreds" of schoolchildren were ill with suspected swine flu, sparking concern in the city.
But the numbers are not being counted because their symptoms are "mild and everybody appears to be recovering," Mr Frieden added.
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and now we're going to waste millions on leaflets
This is really starting to get on my tits