The work offers "a point of departure to explore the impact such viruses have had on populations and to find out more about the global research to tackle them," said Clare Matterson, the Wellcome Collection's director of medicine, society and history.
Britain has been the worst-hit country in Europe by the A(H1N1) virus.
A total of 79 people with swine flu have died here and the number of new cases started rising again this week -- to an estimated 5,000 -- as many children returned to school after summer holidays.
Sculptor Jerram's previous work has included leaving pianos on streets around London for passers-by to play.
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Britain has been the worst-hit country in Europe by the A(H1N1) virus.
A total of 79 people with swine flu have died here and the number of new cases started rising again this week -- to an estimated 5,000 -- as many children returned to school after summer holidays.
Sculptor Jerram's previous work has included leaving pianos on streets around London for passers-by to play.
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