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The WHO renames ‘swine flu’

The World Health Organization announced yesterday that they no longer will be referring to swine flu as the ‘swine flu’ after receiving constant pressure from the meat industry. Its new name, ‘influenza A (H1N1)’ doesn’t necessarily roll off the tongue.

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The World Health Organization announced yesterday that they no longer will be referring to swine flu as the “swine flu” after receiving constant pressure from the meat industry. Its new name, “influenza A (H1N1)” doesn’t necessarily roll off the tongue. Grant Barrett is a lexicographer and the co-host of the public radio show, “A Way with Words” joins The Takeaway.