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Understanding Flu Terms

Flu terms defined — Seasonal flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.

Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General Elect [Credit WHO]

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Nov 09 —	Dr Margaret Chan to be WHO's next Director-General More >>
Nov 08 —	Dr Margaret Chan nominated to be WHO Director-General News Release >> Secretary Leavitt, Dept of Health & Human Services Statement >>
Nov 06 —	WHO issues Field Guide to Collecting, Preserving and Shipping Specimens for the Diagnosis of H5N1 Field Guide >>

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