children develop mysterious rashes in school

[Guest guest]

This story surfaced several days ago when dozens of kids were

sent to a local hospital because of rashes. The school district

says that it can't possibly be the carpet cleaner...I've been trying

to get someone in the school district to pay attention to the MSDS

for the cleaner...I did get a response today to an email that I sent

to all local newsmedia.

Read this:

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/wpvi_nw_QuakertownRash.ht

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Rash Outbreak in Quakertown Elementary Schools

Action News Continuing Coverage

The Action News team will bring you continuing coverage of the

rash outbreak that is now apparently hitting students in 2

different buildings of the Quakertown School District. Stay tuned

for the latest closing information and word on the latest test

results.

Additionally, Anita Brikman, Dr. Doron Schneider and the Action

News Healthcheck Team will continue tracking possible causes.

School Closes for Second Day

2/6/2002

Action News' Gandolfo updates the Richland Elementary

story.

Rashes Reported at More Quakertown Schools

2/5/2002

Action News' Gandolfo reports that more students are

coming down with a rash, as the Richland Elementary School

will remain closed for a 2nd consecutive day.

Healthcheck Special Report

2/5/2002

Dr. Doron Schneider looks at possible causes for the rash

outbreaks in Bucks County.

Community Concern Grows

2/4/2002

School officials held a meeting for concerned parents whose

students developed rashes at Richland Elementary.

The Outbreaks Begin

1/31/2002

The rash outbreak first starts, by hitting 50 students at the

Richland Elementary School in Bucks County.

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2002

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