Fears of 'Gulf War II syndrome'
after British soldiers given multiple vaccinations fall ill
By Charles Arthur
26 May 2003
Four soldiers vaccinated before the war in Iraq have triggered fears of a
"Gulf War II syndrome" after exhibiting symptoms similar to those suffered by
hundreds of troops who fought in the 1991 conflict.
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