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Deadly flu season set to be moderate to severe

The flu season this year has been a deadly one, with 18 children who have already died from influenza-related illness since its beginning.

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2nd fungal meningitis death reported in Md.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there has been another death in Maryland from fungal meningitis related to recalled medications.

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Prepare for a harsh flu season: What to look for, how to treat

So far, the Washington area is in the midst of a normal flu season. But if national trends hold, that is likely to change. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that the 2012- 2013 flu season is hitting early and hard. And widespread outbreaks are already being reported in several states.

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View from Venus: Maintaining a marriage

Married couples in the U.S. are divorcing at higher rate than ever before.

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Dulles airport travelers at higher risk of secondhand smoke

Dulles International is one of five major airports with designated smoking areas. A study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found air pollution is five times higher in airports with inside smoking areas compared to those that are smoke- free.

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The Situation: The shifting of the guard

The shift change from the Bush national security team to the Obama national security team was no laughing matter.

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10,000 communities begin crackdown on drunken driving

Over 10,000 communities across the country are continuing the campaign to crack down on drunken driving.

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CDC offers preliminary report on Del. suicides

A preliminary study of a series of suicides involving Delaware teenagers earlier this year found that many of those who killed themselves had multiple risk factors, a federal health official said Thursday.

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Binge drinkers are getting older

Spring break is well underway with all its tales of partying and binge drinking. But it turns out the biggest bingers are folks who came of age a long time ago.

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Fairfax ES sees outbreak of 'highly contagious' virus

Roughly 100 students and staff were first sent home on Friday from the Fairfax County public school after the spread of what experts believe could be Norovirus. Symptoms of the virus include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Tags: Norovirus, Willow Springs Elementary School, Peter Troell, CDC

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