swine flu
US /ˈswaɪn fluː/
UK /ˈswaɪn fluː/
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varkensgriep
a highly contagious respiratory disease of pigs, caused by a strain of the influenza virus, that can be transmitted to humans.
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The outbreak of swine flu caused global concern.
De uitbraak van varkensgriep veroorzaakte wereldwijde bezorgdheid.
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Vaccinations were recommended to prevent the spread of swine flu.
Vaccinaties werden aanbevolen om de verspreiding van varkensgriep te voorkomen.
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