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Thursday, January 17, 2013

NJ Dept. of Health Investigating Whether WHS Student's Death Caused by Flu

A Westfield High School student died Wednesday.

The passing of a Westfield High School student is currently being investigated by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services as a suspected flu death.  Mark Hollaway, a 14-year-old freshman, died Wednesday. He was remembered for his love of basketball. The following statement was issued Thursday afternoon by the Westfield Board of Health:  The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has received a report regarding the death of a Union County juvenile and are investigating it as a suspected flu death. While this case is still under investigation, it is important to keep in mind the following steps you can take to avoid the flu: Residents are encouraged to contact their private physician for guidance if they suspect …

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