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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.