Australia's "worst Case Scenario" 6,000 H1n1 Deaths

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SYDNEY (Reuters) - As many as 6,000 people could die from H1N1 in Australia this season in a "worst case scenario" if no preventive measures or vaccines are found, Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon said on Thursday.

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