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Why You Love Being Scared of Swine Flu
You loved the original Swine Flu—now get ready for Swine Flu 2: The Revenge! This fall, as the media ramps up the influenza hype, you’ll be terrified—and riveted—for the same reason you love horror movies.
Kent Sepkowitz
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Sep. 19 2009
3:34PM EDT
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