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Beware of H1N1

By SK Hasan |

In a bid to make the people aware o H1N1 infection, Pragati and Freelance Journalist Association organised a day long awareness programme in Nazira on Sunday.

Participating in the programme Dr Lobodev Goswami and Dr.Satyajit Dutta of Nazira Health Centre suggested the people to remain on alert.

The NGO distributed leaflets containing causes, symptoms and precautionary measures among the people.

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