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Can Atrial Fibrillation Patients Decrease Swine Flu Death Risk with a Pneumonia Shot

By Mellanie True Hills Expert October 5, 2009 - 5:32am
 
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There is a lot of concern about the H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, especially in light of recent deaths. With word that the vaccine may be delayed to some locations, what can those with atrial fibrillation do in the meantime? One key is in the recent finding that many swine flu deaths are due to secondary bacterial infections, including pneumonia, among those with health issues.

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