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First Canterbury case of Influenza A (H1N1)

Friday, 5 June 2009, 12:51 pm
Press Release: Canterbury District Health Board

In answer to questions from the media re the confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) in Canterbury - the person is a male aged 50 years.

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