By Miriam Raftery
April 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Dog flu first appeared in Florida in 2004. But now a new and highly contagious strain has been identified in the Chicago area. It’s called Canine Flu H3N8. Over 1,000 cases have been identified and five have proven fatal, CBS news reports. While most cases are mild, the illness can also cause secondary complications such as pneumonia.
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