Dear Doctor, Swine flu/ H1N1 is spreading tentacles in Andhra Pradesh. Further, as per news papers 04 persons in vishakapatnam where we stay have been diagnosed poor positive and two deaths reported. Request suggest precautions to be taken. Further, pse confirm if the disease spread in case we consume chicken and mutton. Warm regards.

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