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3rd swine flu case confirmed in Florida

Updated: Sunday, 03 May 2009, 1:04 PM CDT
Published : Sunday, 03 May 2009, 1:04 PM CDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A 14-year-old tourist who has returned to Mexico is Florida's third confirmed case of swine flu.

The state's Department of Health confirmed the Orange County case on Sunday. One case in Lee County and one case in Broward County had previously been confirmed.

Health officials also are monitoring 15 probable cases of swine flu across the state: one each in Alachua, Pinellas, Indian River, Okeechobee, Lee and Clay counties, two each in Palm Beach and
Miami-Dade counties and five in Hillsborough County.

The state has established a toll-free hot line for swine flu information: 1-800-342-3557.

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