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Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. And even when kids survive, there can be life-altering consequences. There’s been an increase in youth gun injuries in Florida in recent years.
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These parents are still struggling with grief years after their kids died in shootings. They say families affected by community violence need more support.
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Community leaders say the recent shooting in Tampa's Ybor City highlights the need to curb gun violence among young people. Advocates are calling for more resources to combat the problem.
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Despite flu activity spiking in Florida, pediatric vaccine levels are lagging behind the rest of the country.
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The bills would direct the Florida Department of Health to develop a program that would contract with vendors to “increase water safety in this state."
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Cinnamon from a manufacturer in Ecuador is the “likely source” of high levels of lead found in recalled pouches of applesauce puree linked to illnesses in at least 34 children in 22 states.
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After completing an approved program, music therapists are part of the hospital’s health care team working in the pediatric, cancer and blood disorder departments.
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Brands include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold in stores and online.
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Florida is halfway through its Medicaid unwinding process, and thousands of children have lost coverage. The state doesn't know how those kids are receiving care.
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More parents are questioning routine childhood vaccinations that they used to automatically accept, an effect of the political schism that emerged during the pandemic, experts say.