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1). Misguided Parents Put Kids at Risk in Mumps Outbreak
Copyright 2006 Mike Patrick Jr, MD
Mumps is sweeping the Midwest with the speed of a California wildfire. Doctors have diagnosed a thousand cases of the viral disease, and there's no end in sight. Those most at risk for severe disease in the outbreak are adults with waning immunity and unvaccinated children.
Adult cases are understandable. After all, immunity from vaccination can decline over time.
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2). Immigration Rally Was a Valuable Lesson For Students
The recent immigration rally on the National Mall sparked controversy for Montgomery County High School in Rockville, Maryland. School officials allowed students to participate in the march and to claim state-required "community service" hours for the experience. This decision set off the tempers of otherwise-sensible parents, who inundated district offices with irate phone calls.
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