Swine Flu Reaches Alabama

The State Health Department says two students in North Alabama have tested positive for "probable" cases of Swine Flu.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: April 29, 2009

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The State Health Department says two elementary school students in North Alabama have tested positive for "probable" cases of Swine Flu.

According to Dr. Don Williamson, State Health Officer, the students attend Heritage Elementary School in Madison, near Huntsville. Williamson says there's no indication that the children had traveled recently to Mexico. He says health officials are recommending that the school be closed for at least seven days as a precaution.

Williamson says there is a 5% chance follow-up tests at the CDC in Atlanta could be negative.

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