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ERs could be ground zero for swine flu spread

Not-so-sick urged to stay home; doctors don't want you coughing on others

WASHINGTON - Sit for hours amid the sneezing in an emergency room this fall, and if you didn't arrive with swine flu you just might leave with it.

Fearing swamped ERs, the government is working with worried doctors to develop hot lines or interactive Web sites to help the flu-riddled decide when they really need a hospital — and when to stay home.

With flu season rapidly approaching, the plans aren't finished yet, and it's too soon to know how many people could access such programs.

Rest of story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32362608/ns/health-swine_flu/