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Flea bites

Dozens of London Underground drivers have been bitten by fleas, and a number who have become ill from allergic reaction have already received settlements of up to £500. They are thought to have originated from household pets, with colleagues acting as carriers, able to survive for months in the heated environment of drivers’ cabs.

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