We have all heard about Swine Flu in the past few days. This is an interesting article on social media tools (Twitter, Google, etc.) are being used to capture Swine Flu outbreaks while keeping people up-to-date and aware.
While some people are looking to be constantly kept informed, others are looking for information outside of the traditional news sources. CDC for one has embraced social media.
Have you seen any examples of social media tools being used in response to Swine Flu?
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