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Campus scare. (You Tell Us).(Letter to the Editor)
"As I read the article "I Almost Died of Dorm Disease' (April), my breath caught in my throat. I, too, almost succumbed to a serious illness. Maggie's courage and strength are inspiring! It is a comfort for young women who are recovering from major illnesses to know that they are not alone. I applaud Cosmo for this article, and I hope to see more like it in the future." --Christine Smallpiece, Ontario
"`I Almost Died of Dorm Disease' in your April issue reminded me ...
- Stop dorm disease: a simple vaccine can protect you from meningitis.(NEWS)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Crain, Esther September 1, 2005 700+ words
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that all adolescents and college freshmen living in dorms be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis--a rare bacterial infection that's relatively common on college campuses. It starts out like the flu but, within hours, can
- "I almost died from 'dorm disease'".(Timber Eaton's experience with meningitis)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Dubin, Julie Weingarden April 1, 2007 700+ words
Last year, when 22-year-old Timber Eaton started feeling sick after spring break, she never dreamed she'd soon be fighting for her life. As told to Julie Weingarden Dubin A day after returning home from spending spring break in Mexico, I woke up with a sore throat and felt really tired. I went to
- "I almost died of dorm disease!" Maggie Lutz was stricken by a deadly infection...
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan McCouch, Hannah April 1, 2002 700+ words
* When I first arrived at the University of Iowa in 1997, I was a little intimidated because it was the first time I'd ever been away from home. But by the time the second semester rolled around, I was going to lots of parties and having a blast. Getting sick was the last thing I had time for, so
- Police probe Montreal campus scare.
- News wire article from: UPI NewsTrack December 12, 2008 700+ words
MONTREAL, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Montreal police used security video to identify a suspect in a shooting scare triggered by fireworks at a downtown university campus. Around 2 p.m. Thursday, six emergency 911 calls were received from people in the University of Quebec at Montreal's education faculty
- Dorm danger.(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Grankowski, Amy November 1, 2005 700+ words
"A young woman in my hometown was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Like 'Your Body: Stop the Dorm Disease' said, she experienced bad headaches and developed flulike symptoms. As a result, she lost her hands and feet. I hope everyone...
- Lifesaver.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Campbell, Kelsey June 1, 2007 700+ words
"I really enjoyed the article about Timber Eaton, 'I Almost Died From "Dorm Disease"' in 'The Cosmo Post.' I am in her sorority at Oklahoma State University. Thank you for sharing her story and possibly helping...
Source: HighBeam Research, Campus scare. (You Tell Us).(Letter to the Editor)