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‘H1N1 Influenza Is Here’

H1N1 influenza is here,” noted fun-hater and current CDC head Thomas Frieden said in a press conference just now. “It is spreading in parts of the U.S., particularly the Southeast.” The good news? “It will affect lots of people, but most of them will not be severely ill.” Also: “Don’t go to work if you’re sick.” He said it! [Health Blog/WSJ]

‘H1N1 Influenza Is Here’