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Read: Second Wave of Flu Hits U.S., Worst Season for Children in a Decade

Second Wave of Flu Hits U.S., Worst Season for Children in a Decade

This flu season also started the earliest in 15 years, with an influx of flu-like sicknesses seen as early as October in parts of the South.

Read: Mesa County Valley Closes All 43 Schools Amid Stomach Bug Outbreak

Mesa County Valley Closes All 43 Schools Amid Stomach Bug Outbreak

The outbreak of two highly contagious viruses has prompted the Mesa County Valley School District to close all schools until after Thanksgiving break.

Read: Vape Pens: How Students Are Using Them to Abuse Drugs

Vape Pens: How Students Are Using Them to Abuse Drugs

Concerns over the use of vape pens to inhale drugs continue to grow as hundreds of vaping-related illnesses have been reported.

Read: Massachusetts Temporarily Bans Sale of All Vaping Products

Massachusetts Temporarily Bans Sale of All Vaping Products

Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and placed a four-month ban on all vaping products, outraging many long-time users.

Read: Study: 1 in 16 Women Say Their First Sexual Experience Was Rape

Study: 1 in 16 Women Say Their First Sexual Experience Was Rape

The study also found women who reported their first sexual experience as rape were more likely to see physical and mental conditions as a result.

Read: Vaccine Exemptions Triple in California as Parents Doctor-Shop

Vaccine Exemptions Triple in California as Parents Doctor-Shop

A state senator, who is also a pediatrician, is sponsoring a new bill that would require the state health department to sign off on all medical exemptions.

Read: NYC Declares Measles Emergency, Orders Vaccinations for Some

NYC Declares Measles Emergency, Orders Vaccinations for Some

Residents over the age of six months who live in four specific Brooklyn ZIP codes must be vaccinated or face a fine of up to $1,000.

Read: Autism Awareness: Advocates Discuss Risks Involved with Disorder

Autism Awareness: Advocates Discuss Risks Involved with Disorder

Researchers are studying ways to prevent children with autism from wandering away, which is a risk many parents have experienced.

Read: Study Links Youth Suicide and Gun Owning Households

Study Links Youth Suicide and Gun Owning Households

Every day, an average of three youths between the ages of 10 and 19 die by firearm-related suicide, according to the study.

Read: 40 Univ. of Maryland Students Test Positive for Adenovirus

40 Univ. of Maryland Students Test Positive for Adenovirus

A freshman UMD student died from the illness back in November.

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