Palestinians say 9 dead from swine flu outbreak
Dozens died there from H1N1 in 2009
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Posted: 12/31/2012
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - A Palestinian health official says an outbreak swine flu has killed nine people.
Deputy Health Minister Asad Ramlawi also said Monday more than 225 people have been infected by the H1N1 influenza strain, known as swine flu. He said more than 25,000 vaccinations have been administered this year to prevent it. The West Bank has 2.5 million residents.
The West Bank has been struck by swine flu before. Dozens died in the Palestinian territories during the 2009 worldwide pandemic.
The first outbreak was discovered in Mexico in March 2009. Thousands died around the world, causing a global panic. The World Health Organization declared swine flu the first global flu pandemic in 40 years.
H1N1 is now considered a seasonal flu and included in the standard annual flu vaccine.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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