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Medbroadcast: 10-20-2004

More tigers die of suspected bird flu at Thai zoo after eating raw chicken
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Seven more tigers have died at a private zoo in Thailand where 23 others succumbed to bird flu, an official said Wednesday.

N.B. hospital workers narrowly accept tentative deal with province
FREDERICTON (CP) - Striking hospital workers returned to work Wednesday after narrowly voting to accept a new four-year contract with the New Brunswick government.

Tigers with suspected bird flu to be killed at Thai zoo after 30 others die
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thai authorities will kill about 40 tigers believed to be sick with avian flu after 30 others died at a private zoo, officials said Wednesday.

Alberta survey shows Albertans want to put more money into health care
EDMONTON (CP) - Albertans have told Premier Ralph Klein that they want to spend more on health care - not less.

American Medical Association cites Chicago group as model for fighting obesity
CHICAGO (AP) - Yoga and dance workshops for kids and parents at a museum. Free bike locks to encourage students to cycle to school. A food bank that offers fitness workouts along with hot meals for children.

Amid flu-shot crisis, elderly should get pneumococcal vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The flu-shot shortage makes it more imperative for elderly Americans to get a second, often overlooked vaccine that protects against a type of pneumonia germ that's a common complication of influenza.

Canadian flu vaccine may be let into States as 'experimental drug': FDA
TORONTO (CP) - Surplus influenza vaccine from Canada may be imported to the United States as an experimental drug, U.S. authorities suggested Tuesday. After confirming they were in active discussions with both Health Canada and the manufacturer of the vaccine, U.S.

Cancer-wracked Burchell wanted control of life and death, sister testifies
DUNCAN, B.C. (CP) - When Leyanne Burchell was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1999, the Vancouver teacher of terminally ill children started planning for her own death, her sister testified Tuesday. Burchell hosted a huge good-bye party for her friends.

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