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News Round-Up June 29: Camp Prep, Vaccines For Moms and Jeff Bridges to Bring The Giver To the Big Screen

What we’re reading today:

1. The Giver, one of the best young adult novels ever, might finally be put on the big screen. Jeff Bridges originally acquired the film rights to it thinking that his dad, Lloyd Bridges could play the titular role, but now that he’s in his 60s, it’s just right for him. Did anyone else read The Giver and picture Shel Silverstein?

2. Last day of school! Hurray! Kids heading off to camp soon? Here’s how to get them prepared.

3. Babies under six months are too young to get vaccines, which puts them at risks for flu and such, but pregnant women who get the vaccine reduce their babies chances of catching anything.

4. Chocolate Milk: Is it a healthy option and delicious way to get calcium, or with all that sugar is it simply “soda in drag”? Schools in Los Angeles are going with the latter.