Sealing a business deal with a handshake could be a thing of the past after a leading scientist claims we should keep our hands to ourselves to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like flu.

据报道，一位首席科学家称，我们的双手只应供自身接触，以避免传染性疾病的传播， 比如说流感。这样一来，用握手来确认生意成交或将成为过去时。

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W.H.O.special adviser Keiji Fukuda reported earlier this month that the virus has acted in some ways like seasonal flu.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

W.H.O.special adviser Keiji Fukuda said last week that the virus has continued to act in some ways like seasonal flu.

VOA: special.2009.11.11

Others may get flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle and joint pain and headaches.

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Hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose access to primary care and preventive care like flu vaccinations and cancer screenings.

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Symptoms are often similar to common illnesses like flu and food poisoning.

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And, vaccines that can prevent diseases like flu and cancer are underused.

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