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Canadians signing up to be deliberately infected with flu virus to aid vaccine research

In a Canadian first, scientists are exposing healthy volunteers to influenza to speed vaccine research in preparation for the next pandemic

We haven't written up this one. National Post has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Tanzania: Pemba Residents Encouraged to Donate Blood

[Daily News] Pemba -- A SAFE blood donation campaign has been rolled out across Pemba's four districts as health officials seek to increase supplies for hospitals facing high demand for transfusions.

  • Pemba residents encouraged to donate blood for high demand in local hospitals.
  • Safe blood donation campaign launched in four districts of Pemba, Tanzania.
  • Eligible donors can donate every three months (men) or twice a year (women).

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