Fifth disease isn’t serious, but it has symptoms that can appear similar to those of more serious illnesses.
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Also known as Year-Round Education (YRE), it may be more accurate to call the plan an extended school calendar. Most other countries have a longer school year than we do in the U.S. It has become more common in this country as school districts search for ways to make better use of facilities that are empty for the summer months. Read more…
Summer is a glorious time in most places in our country — vacations, hiking, plenty of time outdoors enjoying what many think is nature’s finest season. But late July and early August also bring problems for the 15 percent or so of people who suffer from late summer “hay fever.” The weatherman recites the pollen count every day, and it soars from midsummer to the first frost, bringing misery to millions.
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