WHO to stop using the term 'swine flu' to protect pigs


	WHO to stop using the term 'swine flu' to protect pigs

doodleicious

4-30-2009 10:06 PM

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doodleicious says:

wtf? is wrong with people? gawd-no fear there- geesh

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