When she held the seashell to her ear, she could hear the warm wash of the Gulf of Mexico, and think of a green palm island far away.

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There are things you can do to minimise some risks such as have a flu jab, stay warm and wash your hands regularly.

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Look for one of the small outlets serving on an array of breads and buns and dumplings which you wash down with warm soya milk or tea.

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We will wash water, and warm fire, and cool ice, and underprop the earth.

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