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'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival 'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival
'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival A Westchester County town is “preparing for the next threat” as so-called “murder hornets” have been confirmed in Washington State. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Wednesday morning, May 6 that the town is "stockpiling epinephrine and other medications" after the Asian giant hornet was spotted in the United States for the first time, prompting fears the insects could make their way to New York. Earlier story - Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US According to Feiner, “instead of waiting, the Town of Greenburgh EMS is preparing.” "Beyond its si…

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by Zak Failla
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Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips
Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated four to six percent of U.S. children and adolescents are affected by food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body has a particular and reproducible immune response to certain foods. One of the most common food allergies among U.S. children is nuts. Allergic reactions to nuts range in a variety of symptoms such as an upset stomach to an itchy throat or tongue. In the most severe reactions, anaphylaxis can occur. Knowing how to properly manage nut allergies is crucial to preventing allergic reactions and vi…

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