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Swine Flu Epidemic Hits U.S.

April 28, 2009 | ISSUE 45•18

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declared a public health emergency after a Mexican swine flu epidemic hit the United States. What do you think?

I had a glass of orange juice this morning. I'll be fine.”

Charlie Sarris
Garage Door Hanger
Can you get infected if you work in Mexico at a pig farm where all the pigs are infected and you take no health precautions? If so, I have made some terrible life decisions.”

Heidi Crittenden
Pig Farmer
Let's see if I can recall what precautions I took during the last outbreak of swine flu back in 1976. Oh, yes, I bought some oregano from a guy at an Atlanta Rhythm Section concert and scorched my chest trying to iron on a 'Beaver Patrol' decal."

Sam Smith
Insulation Cutter

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