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September 6, 2009
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Right behind the challenge of dealing with the H1N1 virus is the challenge public health officials face in getting out the facts about the virus, and trying to reassure citizens against a flood of misinformation.
An op-ed piece in this morning's Tennessean attempts to do just that.
The fears about the virus have led to problems in the workplace - specifically, more people calling in sick. Health officials are asking busineses to be more flexible in their sick day policy as a result.
Above, News 2 has more.

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