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Dozens of students at Freedom Shores Elementary School west of Lantana have been stricken with nausea and vomiting, prompting an investigation by state health investigators.

More than 100 students were absent Friday at the public elementary school on West Hypoluxo Road, far more than on a typical day, said Tim OConnor, spokesman for the county health department.

Fridays numbers were almost three times what they would normally see, OConnor said.

The high number of absences continued this week, with many students complaining of nausea and vomiting.

The health department is investigating the cause of the outbreak.

In a letter to school parents, health officials said that any of several viruses or bacteria could be to blame for the outbreak, but that the symptoms will most likely subside without medication.

Still, health officials recommended that parents of sick children seek medical attention and keep the children home from school for 48 hours after their symptoms subside.

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