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Child From CT Dies Of Flu In State's First Pediatric Fatality Of Season Child From CT Dies Of Flu In State's First Pediatric Fatality Of Season
Child From CT Dies Of Flu In State's First Pediatric Fatality Of Season Health officials confirmed that a child from Connecticut has died of influenza. The child, a resident of New Haven County, died in December in what is the first pediatric influenza death in the state this flu season, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said. Officials said the child was between the ages of less than a year old and 9 years old. They did not report the child's exact age. “The flu continues to circulate and is particularly dangerous to the very youngest and the oldest people in your life,” DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani said. “The holidays are just around the corner…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
CDC Warns Of Rise In Melatonin Poisoning In Kids Nationwide CDC Warns Of Rise In Melatonin Poisoning In Kids Nationwide
CDC Warns Of Rise In Melatonin Poisoning In Kids Nationwide Health officials are warning of an increase in melatonin poisoning among children. Over the past decade, the number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin rose 530%, with more than 260,000 ingestions reported between 2012 and 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Melatonin became the most frequently ingested substance among kids reported to national poison control centers in 2020, the CDC said. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles, but is also sold as supplements. While the supplements are regulated by the …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit
CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit CBS Evening News anchor and Greenwich resident Jeff Glor will serve as master of ceremonies at the Under the Stars benefit for Greenwich Hospital on Friday, May 17.  This is the third year the Emmy-award winning and veteran news journalist will emcee for the annual hospital benefit. Glor’s wife, Nicole, serves on the planning committee for the event. Pop band 98 Degrees will perform at the benefit which includes dinner, auctions and dancing to a DJ. The fundraiser being held at the Riverside Yacht Club (7 to 11:30 p.m.) is a benefit for pediatric and women’s health services at Greenwi…

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by Donna Christopher
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Connecticut's First Child Death Of Flu Season Reported Connecticut's First Child Death Of Flu Season Reported
Connecticut's First Child Death Of Flu Season Reported The first death of a child in Connecticut during the 2018-19 influenza season has occurred, the Department of Health announced. The flu remains "widespread" statewide, with four more deaths - including the first child - bringing the death toll to 29 this flu season. “Our hearts go out to the family of this child. For confidentiality reasons, I can’t provide you with any additional details about this child’s illness”, Department of Health Commissioner Raul Pino said. “I can, however, emphasize the importance of vaccinating children against influenza. In Connecticut, there have been reported …

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by Zak Failla