Swine flu kills pregnant teenager


	Swine flu kills pregnant teenager

kkcapricorn

10-15-2009 10:11 AM

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10-15-2009 10:45 AM

Jorjor

Well, at least she didn't die from that awful vaccine. [/sarcasm]

10-16-2009 2:10 AM

aditoi

it is so sad

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			<B>This tragic death highlights that some groups are at greater risk and should take up the offer of vaccination</B>
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	<DIV>Nicola Sturgeon<BR />Health secretary</DIV>
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