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Flu pandemic will strain resources (The Post and Courier)
Scientists from around the world meet every February to study the hundreds of influenza strains percolating around the globe. They predict the top three for each hemisphere and kick-start the six-month vaccine manufacturing process. They are usually right, but not always. Last year, three out of five seasonal flu cases reported were caused by strains not included in 2007-08 vaccine.