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Reported by CJ Papa. Posted on: Jun 18, 2012, 9:19 am. Last update: Jun. 19, 2012, 12:20 am.
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EAST ISLIP — A high school student who was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis last week has died. According to the Health Department, the teen was hospitalized and receiving treatment for the infection — which can be treated with antibiotics but passed away Friday night. Grief counselors will be available at the high school throughout the day.