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Helpful Information on the Swine Flu

Tim Martin

With the recent outbreak of the Swine Flu in Mexico, many people may have questions as to what the virus actually is.

ABC 6 News wants you to stay informed on the information, so here are some links to help you better understand what the Swine Flu is:

Here, is a link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's page, there you will find articles on the virus.

Here, is a link to the CDC's website, where they are currently doing an investigation on the Swine Flu.

Here, you can view a brochure that the CDC has issued, outlining the details on the Swine Flu.

Here, is a list of key facts on the Swine Flu, provided by the CDC.

Here, is a list of facts provided by the CDC in Spanish.

Here, is a guide provided by the CDC, with information on how to take care of a person with the Swine Flu.

Here, is a link to the Rhode Island Department of Health's website, there you will find a link to a press release informing the public of what RI is doing to prevent against the disease.

Here, is a link to a CNN article that will tell you steps you can take to prevent getting the Swine Flu.

Here, is a link to a story on ABC News' website, about the Swine Flu.

Thursday, Oct 29 at 4:47 PM concerned parent wrote ...

I have seen a lot of different reports on line. Wher ethe swine flu shot has wound up killing or paralizing healthy people. Is it really safe to get, or is it just a way for the medical field to make money?

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