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New York declares flu emergency

New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.

A woman is given a flu shot in New York on January 10, 2013. New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's move comes amid a nationwide epidemic expected to last several weeks.

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