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P.S. 53 students sent home with flu symptoms

At least half a dozen students were reportedly sent home from P.S. 53 Friday with flu-like symptoms. No one from the school will confirm the situation. Alma Idahen, a regional health director that works

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May 15, 2009, 8:47 PM

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