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ArchivesGranite State versus Spanish FluBy Kerry Grens on Wednesday, October 5, 2005.Scientists have exhumed and pieced together the remains of the virus that caused the worst flu pandemic on record. They've found the Spanish flu of 1918 is disturbingly similar to the avian flu currently passing among birds in Asia. This new virus, like its predecessor, has made the jump from birds to humans, and health officials predict it too could start a pandemic. The 1918 outbreak hit with devasting effect and the details of how it spread are helping to shape preparations for this latest threat. NHPR's Kerry Grens looks back at what happened nearly nine decades ago in New Hampshire. listen:
  What Happens if a Flu Pandemic Hits NH?By Kerry Grens on Wednesday, October 5, 2005.Health officials are concerned that a bird flu in Asia that has killed sixty people could spark the next flu pandemic. The World Health Organization predicts that worldwide two to seven million people could die from the disease. Countries around the globe are ramping up surveillance efforts and honing preparedness plans. And Tuesday during a Rose Garden Press Conference, President George Bush said U.S. health care officials are preparing. Last week the Senate passed a four billion dollar bill to bulk up the national stockpile of medicines. And in New Hampshire, preparations have been underway for years to minimize potential flu outbreaks. New Hampshire Public Radio's Kerry Grens takes a look at how those preparations stand up. listen:
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