Hackensack, NJ
News
Adenovirus: Maryland College Student Dead Adenovirus: Maryland College Student Dead
Adenovirus: Maryland College Student Dead A freshman student at the University of Maryland died of the adenovirus, which recently killed 11 critically ill children at a longterm North Jersey pediatric facility. Olivia Paregol, 18 -- who suffered from Crohn's disease and had a weakened immune system -- developed a cough that later turned to pneumonia before she passed away Sunday at an area hospital, the New York Post reports. The teen's roommates suspect that it all began with mold. “You can’t sleep at night because the pillow is right next to mold and you’re up all night coughing,” Jessica Thompson told CBS News.  “We got t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
News
Diddy's Ex, Formerly Of Alpine, Dies At 47 Diddy's Ex, Formerly Of Alpine, Dies At 47
Diddy's Ex, Formerly Of Alpine, Dies At 47 Kimberly Porter -- the ex-girlfriend of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, who once bought her a mansion in Alpine – was found dead Thursday of what responders said appeared to be a heart attack in her Los Angeles-area home. The 47-year-old model and actress reportedly exhibited flu-like symptoms, and possibly suffered from pneumonia, for several weeks. The couple have three children together -- Christian, D’Lila Star and Jesse James Combs. They dated on and off for 13 years, finally calling it quits in 2007, but reportedly remained amicable, according to entertainment industry reports. Three yea…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips
Hrhcare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Even though pneumonia often clears up in two to three weeks, it can become more serious, especially for older adults, babies and people dealing with other illnesses. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms like coughing up mucus, fever or shortness of breath. Prevent Pneumonia The number one step is to get…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Homicide, New Canaan Flu Death Top News In Fairfield County Bridgeport Homicide, New Canaan Flu Death Top News In Fairfield County
Bridgeport Homicide, New Canaan Flu Death Top News In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Bridgeport saw its first homicide of the year, and a 10-year-old boy from New Canaan died of complications of the flu. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week in Fairfield County, as reported by Daily Voice: A 21-year-old man was shot to death early Tuesday morning in Bridgeport's first homicide of the year. Police said that Jawuan Green was shot at The Snack Shop on Newfield Avenue and taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. New Canaan mourned the loss of Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old boy who died of complications…

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by Daily Voice
New Canaan, CT
Obituaries
Keep Close Eye On Your Kids, Says Mom Of New Canaan Boy Who Died From Flu Keep Close Eye On Your Kids, Says Mom Of New Canaan Boy Who Died From Flu
Keep Close Eye On Your Kids, Says Mom Of New Canaan Boy Who Died From Flu On the eve of his funeral, the mother of the 10-year-old Fairfield County boy who died from complications of the flu is urging parents to keep a close eye on their children amid one of the most active flu seasons in years. Nico Mallozzi, who began feeling ill Thursday, Jan. 11, traveled with his youth hockey team (the Norwalk-based Connecticut Roughriders) to a tournament in Buffalo that weekend, but did not play. He died Sunday, Jan. 14 at an area hospital after returning home to New Canaan. The cause of death was sepsis resulting from pneumonia, a complication of the flu, the New York medi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Neighbors
Mahwah Rallies For ‘Amazing Coach’ On Ventilator Mahwah Rallies For ‘Amazing Coach’ On Ventilator
Mahwah Rallies For ‘Amazing Coach’ On Ventilator MAHWAH, N.J. – Mahwah is rallying for a local coach and his family. On Jan. 7, Kevin Pierro went into the hospital with pancreatitis and pneumonia, which led to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a lung condition that can create low blood oxygen levels and kidney damage, according to a GoFundMe page created to support him and his family. “Kevin is on a ventilator and has suffered some heart damage,” states the page that describes him as an “outstanding person.” By Wednesday afternoon, just two days after it was created, the page garnered more than $16,000 in donations and numerous messag…

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses
Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses When it comes to preventing illness, vaccines stand at the forefront of disease protection. "Vaccines strengthen our body’s immune response," said Dr. Amy Amin Patil, a pediatrician at CareMount Medical. "After a vaccination, our immune system creates antibodies that can protect us from future exposure to a disease." Vaccines are especially important in children, and the pneumococcal antibody is one of the most crucial of them all. "Pneumococcal diseases are contagious; they spread through respiratory fluids, like saliva or mucus," said Patil. "The vaccine…

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Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses
Pneumococcal Vaccines Offer Protection From Serious Childhood Illnesses When it comes to preventing illness, vaccines stand at the forefront of disease protection. "Vaccines strengthen our body’s immune response," said Dr. Amy Amin Patil, a pediatrician at CareMount Medical. "After a vaccination, our immune system creates antibodies that can protect us from future exposure to a disease." Vaccines are especially important in children, and the pneumococcal antibody is one of the most crucial of them all. "Pneumococcal diseases are contagious; they spread through respiratory fluids, like saliva or mucus," said Patil. "The vaccine…

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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy
New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The community of New Canaan is rallying to help a local family after a 10-year-old died of complications from the flu.  Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old fourth-grader at West Elementary School, died unexpectedly Sunday after falling ill during a trip to Buffalo, N.Y., for a hockey tournament. The cause of death was sepsis as a complication of Influenza B and pneumonia.  "The Mallozzi family has just encountered a loss that no family should ever have to endure. Please join us in helping support the family as they cope with their unimaginable grief," said a GoFundMe …

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by Daily Voice
New Canaan, CT
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Flu Complications Confirmed As Cause Death For 10-Year-Old New Canaan Boy Flu Complications Confirmed As Cause Death For 10-Year-Old New Canaan Boy
Flu Complications Confirmed As Cause Death For 10-Year-Old New Canaan Boy NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Flu and pneumonia followed by sepsis was the cause of death of a 10-year-old boy from New Canaan who died suddenly over the weekend, according to the New Canaan News Online.  Nico Mallozzi began to feel ill last Thursday, Jan. 11, and traveled to Buffalo, to be with his hockey team over the weekend, New Canaan Director of Health Dr. David Reed told New Canaan News Online on Tuesday. Nico, who did not feel well and did not play in the hockey tournament, was taken to the emergency room at Buffalo Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where he was diagnosed with Influenza B, New…

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by Daily Voice