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Kids Health: Grossest Things Your Kids Can Pick Up At School

These four illnesses come with a massive "ick" factor.
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School's back in session and your kids are no doubt happy to see their classmates. But the close quarters means pint-sized pupils could be bringing home more than just homework.

Read on for some of the grossest infections making their way around the schoolyard -- and how to best prevent them.

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Grossest Things Your Kids Can Pick Up At School

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