Teach Cough Hygiene Everywhere
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Remember it is not a matter of if but when another global pandemic will strike!
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 A. What you need to know about viruses
Chapter 2 B. Pathogenic bacteria
Chapter 3 Basic information on infectious disease
Chapter 4 Basic information on epidemics
Chapter 6 Swine flu basics
Chapter 7 Cough Hygiene
Appendix A Miscellaneous Resources
Appendix B CDC.GOV and other US NIH Resources (pending)
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