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A Young Life Cut Short by the Flu

December 28, 2025

In Alabama, a small town is mourning the loss of a young boy. Jace Watkins, just 11 years old, passed away after a brief but intense battle with the flu. He was a student at Hueytown Intermediate School, a place where he likely spent his days learning and growing, as kids do. Jace's health took a s

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FDA Official Raises Concerns Over COVID Vaccine and Child Deaths

December 2, 2025

A recent internal memo from the FDA has sparked debate about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. The memo, written by Dr. Vinay Prasad, suggests a possible link between the vaccine and the deaths of at least 10 children. However, the memo lacks crucial details, such as the ages of the children and thei

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Measles Strikes a Texas Town: Vaccine Hesitancy Persists

April 15, 2025

Measles is back and causing trouble in a small Texas town. Two young lives have been lost to this highly contagious disease. Seminole, Texas, is facing a serious measles outbreak. The town is known for its strong anti-vaccine stance. Many residents believe that vaccines are harmful and that pharmace

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A Family's Tragic Loss and Unwavering Beliefs

March 22, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a family is grappling with an unimaginable loss. Their 6-year-old daughter recently passed away from measles. This was the first child death from the virus in the United States in a decade. The parents, members of the Mennonite community in Gaines County, remain steadfast i

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Flu Season Hits California Hard: Kids and Elders at Risk

February 23, 2025

This flu season has been particularly tough on California, with over 900 people losing their lives, including 15 children. This is one of the worst flu outbreaks in recent years. Most of those who died were over 64, but the number of children who have passed away is alarming. Four more kids died fro

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Educated Leaders, Healthier Kids: A Study in India

January 13, 2025

Did you know that a leader's education can make a big difference in children's health? Research in India found that when local leaders have a college degree, there are fewer infant and child deaths in their areas. This isn't magic; it's because these leaders understand the importance of early health

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Coroners Team Up for Better Child Death Investigations

October 12, 2024

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes afte

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Tragic Death: Child Exposed to Bat Dies from Rabies in Canada

October 7, 2024

In a sad turn of events, a child in Ontario, Canada has passed away due to rabies. Health officials reported that the child was exposed to the virus after waking up with a bat in their room. The parents didn't notice any bites or scratches and unfortunately, didn't get the rabies vaccine right away.