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Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says

Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks
Study finds employees who see many patients daily may be key players in spreading germs

Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products

Take the Sting Out of Your Child’s Flu Shots
Bubbles and relaxation exercises can help cut the pain, experts say

11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end

Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk

Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says

Outbreak Investigation Highlights Drug Safety Issues
Noncompliance with manufacturing regulations led to contaminated syringes, report says

Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness
Canadian, Mexican studies suggest U.S. hospitals need to be ready for surge of cases

76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC
Finding highlights the need for kids to be vaccinated against the disease, experts say