New strain of swine flu infects 145 people
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 07:31
in Health & Medicine
The victims, mostly children, have contracted the swine flu virus after contact with pigs at agricultural fairs this summer. Most of the cases have been mild. Still, health officials advise caution.A new type of swine flu has infected at least 145 people, mostly children, since July 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's a significant jump from the 12 cases confirmed by the agency last week.