An NHS (National Health Service) call centre is employing 16-year-olds to assess suspected cases of swine flu.
They earn up to £16.40 ($27 USD) an hour reading out a prepared script of questions.
It is their responsibility to hand out powerful anti-viral drugs such as Tamiflu - known to have violent side-effects.
The revelation comes amid concerns that problems with the phone hotline are leading to incorrect diagnoses.
Imagine: You are a parent with a sick two year-old who may have H1N1 virus. Do you feel more comfortable having a teenager giving you medical advice?
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