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May 19, 2003

 

INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION NEWS

 

“Influenza A Persists in South China City”

Xinhua News Agency (202.84.17.11/en/main.htm) (05/19/03)

 

Shenzhen, in China's Guangdong Province, is dealing with an outbreak of the influenza A virus.  The Shenzhen disease prevention and control center is raising public awareness about the situation in hopes of preventing any further spread.  Symptoms of the virus include fever, facial aches, headaches, weakness, diarrhea, facial flushing, and conjunctival congestion.

 

 

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