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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Official say adults and older siblings are bringing home the whooping cough to younger children that have not been immunized yet.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; After parents expressed their concern following what they thought was a high number of absences in their children's class, Fox 31 reached out to the Lee County Board of Education who said although there are always sicknesses in the winter, this year is no worse than previous years.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  After a pivotal figure in her school was diagnosed with cancer, Day Story, a 7th grader at Worth County Middle School, is trying to help by hosting a fundraiser.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Here’s some good news for individuals who are choosing to get the flu vaccine this year.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; A local veterinarian is trying to raise awareness and change an Albany Humane Society policy regarding adoption age after a dispute involving a sick puppy

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; The State Theatre held Jamin 4 Jaxon on Saturday night to help a boy about to turn two with HLHS.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  American teenager with serious illness sings with Korean boy band SHINee

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Updated with video; After receiving devastating news about her health in early 2011, one woman is thankful that her sister is giving a donation that will save her life.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Updated with video; For the sixth year in a row, the Dougherty County Police Department is taking the Easter bunny to the doctor.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Updated with video; Ten employees at Palmyra Medical Center donated more than 600 hours of their own paid time off to a coworker who's spending a lot of time in the hospital for medical purposes.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Sometimes you just can't get away from work to get to the doctor, but the city hopes to change that.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  High school football season is picking up and athletes are finding themselves braving high temperatures.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if it is dangerous to drink too much water.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; Local doctors say when parents, especially new parents, are faced with a sick or hurt child, it's best to know where to go to get the child the proper care.