H1N1 flu could cause hospital bed shortage

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-10-01

Experts say if 35 percent of Americans contract the H1N1 swine flu, there could be a shortage of hospital beds in 15 states, and another 12 states could reach or exceed 75 percent of their hospital bed capacity. Read full story >

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H1N1 flu could cause hospital bed shortage

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