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DFW Doctor Talks Offices, Baby Boomers, TV

Dr. Crystal Foster talks about some of the latest medical headlines including a new study about germs in the workplace, the overall health of Baby Boomers, and why men shouldn’t watch television.

2013/02/06

With a temperature of 103.8, a 6-year-old is examined for symptoms of Influenza. (credit: Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

Flu Resources

This year’s flu season has been especially bad for the nation, with many states seeing widespread cases. Here are several resources to help you and your family avoid the illness, or get better faster.

2013/01/11

North Texas Teen Dies From Flu Complications

Max Schwolert, a teenager from Marcus High School in the Lewisville ISD, died after developing complications related to the flu. He had been sick since Christmas Day.

2013/01/02

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Nearly Half Of Students At Elementary School Out Sick

Nearly half of the students at one North Texas elementary school were out sick today. An illness started spreading through Carroll Elementary in Frisco on Tuesday, and today 330 of the 700 students were absent.

2012/05/11