The Mexican tourist, who is in stable condition, is the only case of swine flu in Hong Kong so far, but Dr.Chow says the city should not be complacent, because the virus continues to spread worldwide.
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Although the technique has so far only been demonstrated for theflu and in the social milieu of a university, the researchers nevertheless think that it could help predict other infectious diseases and do so on a larger scale, such as in cities and across regions.
As a result, the U.S. may only have half the vaccine it needs--too much for Aventis Pasteur, theonly other maker of flu vaccine, to make up for on short notice.