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H1N1 vaccine 'rumors' false

THE Ministry of Health yesterday dispelled an online rumor that the recent swine flu influenza outbreak in Beijing was caused by the vaccination of students prior to the National Day celebration. "The rumor violates... ...full story at Shanghai Daily

from Shanghai Daily on Mon, Nov 02 2009

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