Swine flu linked to serious respiratory disease

Such infections are usually linked to flu, but this year's rate is higher than normal. Also: A drop in flu cases is reported at colleges, and side effects for the vaccine are found to be minimal. Federal officials said Wednesday they have noticed "a worrisome spike in serious pneumococcal disease" linked to pandemic H1N1 influenza. Health authorities normally see an increase in such...

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