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Swine Flu

Swine flu rumors and purported remedies or preventives.

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White bullet Resources for information about H1N1 swine flu.

Red bullet News about swine flu cases in New Orleans were suppressed to avoid interfering with attendance at Jazz Fest.

Red bullet Prophecy that a black man would inhabit the White House "when pigs fly" ties Obama presidency to swine flu.*

Red bullet The CDC has warned that the swine flu is "wiping out villages" in Asia and will kill 60% of the U.S. population.

Red bullet H1Z1 flu outbreak (variant of H1N1 swine flu) resulted in folks turning into zombies.*

Red bullet Article reveals the Mayo Clinic's expectations for a swine flu pandemic.

Red bullet Photo of swine flu victim.*

Red bullet Onions placed about the home fight the flu virus.

Multi-colored bullet List offers useful tips for avoiding contracting the swine flu.

Yellow bullet Restroom hand blowers spread disease by blowing germs and bacteria around.

Red bullet Types of influenza outbreaks in recent years correspond to Chinese astrological symbols.

Red bullet The swine flu vaccine used in the U.S. contains squalene, a dangerous adjuvant.

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