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    Google Tool Detects Flu Outbreaks

    Google launched a new public health initiative on Tuesday that can be used to determine where U.S. flu outbreaks may occur. 'Google Flu Trends' projects the locations of outbreaks based on states where flu-related terms are being searched.

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