Global swine flu set to explode

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August 22, 12:38 Jefferson PMSF Health News Examiner

In the next few months, the world will see massive outbreaks of deadly

influenza, as the H1N1 swine flu virus spreads rapidly into every corner of the

globe, and national health services must do everything in their power to dampen

the coming " explosion " of cases, according to the World Health Organization.

Numerous countries likely face a scenario in which the number of swine flu cases

will double every three to four days over several months before reaching a peak

with the return of cold weather to the northern hemisphere, said WHO's Western

Pacific director, Shin Young-soo.

" At a certain point, there will seem to be an explosion in case numbers, " Shin

told a symposium of health officials and experts in Beijing. " It is certain

there will be more cases and more deaths. " ...

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