New System May Help Plan for Flu Outbreak

(AP) -- The government will predict the severity of the next flu pandemic just like forecasters predict hurricane strength - using a ranking system unveiled Thursday to help states determine when they should take increasingly strong steps to combat flu's spread.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news89562414.html">New System May Help Plan for Flu Outbreak</a></p> <p>(AP) -- The government will predict the severity of the next flu pandemic just like forecasters predict hurricane strength - using a ranking system unveiled Thursday to help states determine when they should take increasingly strong steps to combat flu's spread.</p>