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From left to right Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris

According to fellow Boyz II Men group members Wanya Morris and Nathan Morris Shawn, Stockman has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.

Nathan Morris said: “We tour eight months out of the year, and we are always traveling around. It’s hectic for us always being in airplanes and airports. He got sick, and it hit him pretty hard.”

We go all over the world really, so I am surprised it hasn’t happened earlier, to be honest. I talked to [Stockman] today, and he is doing much better.” ~http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/03/boyz.ii.men.flu/

Other celebrities who have contracted the virus include the Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell, “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Since the swine flu has been declared a national emergency click here to learn 5 things you need to know about the swine flu.

According to one California artist this Sesame Street character also has H1N1 virus.

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Photo Credit: AP Photo: Japanese tourists wear masks as they visit the historic Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. The Ministry of Health announced the third fatal swine flu case, with the death of a 25-year old woman. Egypt has recorded more than 1000 cases of swine flu.

Why is it called “the swine flu”?
“Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” ) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway.” ~answers.flu.gov

Who is swine flu affecting?
“The illness, unlike other flu strains, has been particularly tough on children and young adults and appears to have a disproportionately high fatality rate in pregnant women.” ~nytimes.com

What about the vaccine?
The H1N1 vaccine is controversial. Some consider it more dangerous than the flu itself. “The federal vaccination program for H1N1 flu is VOLUNTARY, just like the seasonal flu vaccination (more…)

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I saw this pic and couldn’t resist. H1N1 swine flu Elmo. Other celebrities confirmed with the swine flu include Marilyn Manson and American neurosurgeon and media personality on health-related issues Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Artist K74 has been putting up swine flu themed art in California lately. K74 is from Venice Beach, California where “Elmo” can be found. The see more of his work without walking around Venice Beach you can go to K74′s website kosher74.com (more…)

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