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Flu bug on the rampage

<p>By Alison Gowans, Reporter</p>

Dec. 6, 2013 12:00 am, Updated: Dec. 6, 2013 2:53 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- It may be due to fewer vaccines, or warmer weather, or larger public gatherings.

Whatever the reason, reports of influenza cases in Eastern Iowa are nearly double the 2012 rate, and officials are worried.

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