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Boston Reels Under Flu Outbreak

Published January 12, 2013

With flu cases spiking in the U.S. city of Boston, the mayor has taken an unusual step. He has declared a public health emergency and is urging people to get vaccinated. While not everyone believes there is a crisis, the declaration is making many Bostonians take action. VOA's Steve Baragona has more.

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