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Scientists work in labs to learn more about how to deal with diseases and germs—but there are always new germs coming into existence.

Caleb was quickly admitted to the emergency room. The doctors treated Caleb, but despite their quick treatment, they were too late to prevent the damage that was done to Caleb’s lungs by choking on the fuel. They were able to prevent any further damage from the poison, but he will have asthma for the rest of his life. CONTRACTING A SUPERBUG By the time Erin went to the hospital to give birth to her new son, she thought that she fully un- derstood the dangers of germs. Germs are very tiny creatures that can enter our bodies and make

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