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Vape-Sharing Night Out Triggers Meningitis Scare: Teen Survives a Life‑Saving Comeback
health19 days ago

Vape-Sharing Night Out Triggers Meningitis Scare: Teen Survives a Life‑Saving Comeback

An 18-year-old Norwich girl contracted meningitis after sharing a vape with friends during a night out in October 2024. She was placed in a medically induced coma, with doctors warning she might not survive the next 24 hours, but she recovered with no lasting brain damage. Now 19, she’s wary of nightlife and urges others to seek prompt medical care for meningitis symptoms and to avoid sharing vapes, amid a UK outbreak linked to clubs.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#awareness#coma#health
Roswell Teen Battles Life-Threatening MRSA in ICU
health23 days ago

Roswell Teen Battles Life-Threatening MRSA in ICU

A 17-year-old Roswell, GA, Centennial High School junior and soccer player Mustafa Elhaj remains in the ICU fighting a severe MRSA infection that led to septic shock and ARDS, requiring ECMO and ventilation; he has begun breathing on his own again, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.

via WSB-TV|
#ecmo#health#icu
Georgia teen’s flu complications cause rare cardiac arrest and death
health1 month ago

Georgia teen’s flu complications cause rare cardiac arrest and death

Bailey Cruse, a 16-year-old student at South Paulding High School in Paulding County, Georgia, died three days after flu-like symptoms led to sudden cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure; doctors say it’s rare for healthy teens to suffer such complications. Her family noted she had no preexisting conditions and was recovering at home before the sudden event, and the school will provide counselors upon return from winter break.

via WSB-TV|
#cardiac-arrest#flu#georgia
Abergele teen confronts rare cold-induced allergy that sparks hives
health2 months ago

Abergele teen confronts rare cold-induced allergy that sparks hives

Sixteen-year-old Amber Woodward of Abergele, North Wales, has cold urticaria, a rare allergy that triggers itching and swelling from cold temperatures (below 12C) and even wind or water, forcing her to miss plans and wear extra layers; after a lengthy path to diagnosis in 2023, she hopes monthly antihistamine injections will ease her symptoms, though there is no cure and she remains hopeful for more research and better treatments.

via BBC|
#abergele#cold-urticaria#health
South Jersey Police Rescue Teen from Dangerous Frozen Pond
local-news3 months ago

South Jersey Police Rescue Teen from Dangerous Frozen Pond

A 13-year-old boy fell through thin ice on a pond in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, and was rescued by police officers who risked going into the freezing water to save him. The officers broke through the ice to reach and pull him to safety, after which he was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. The incident highlights the dangers of thin ice during cold weather.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#cold-weather#ice-safety#local-news
Teenager fatally shot in Minneapolis home shooting
local-news3 months ago

Teenager fatally shot in Minneapolis home shooting

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in Minneapolis when gunfire was directed into a home, with police investigating the motive and circumstances, including whether he was the intended target. The incident echoes a past tragedy in the same neighborhood involving a young child. Authorities are working to gather information and continue outreach efforts with at-risk youth.

via CBS News|
#gun-violence#investigation#local-news
Teen Babysitter Declines Repeat After Incident, Faces Criticism
society3 months ago

Teen Babysitter Declines Repeat After Incident, Faces Criticism

A teenage babysitter refused to babysit a neighbor's child again after the child caused damage to his Nintendo Switch and exhibited unruly behavior, citing the need to protect his own property and well-being. The neighbor was upset, calling him ungrateful, but many online supported the teen's decision, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and responsibility in babysitting situations.

via Bored Panda|
#babysitting#boundary-setting#neighborhood