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False Rumors Flying Over Teen Texting

The email claims, falsely, that 16 teens at the hospital suffered brain trauma after texting-related accidents.

With Gov. Tom Corbett signing a law Nov. 9 banning text messaging while driving, the measure has made waves through the Internet—including a rumor involving Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern.

An email and Facebook message claims 16 teens are at the facility suffering from brain trauma as a result of car accidents involving texting.

And the truth?

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"That is so not true," said Ann Zalkind, who handles communications for  and is familiar with the myth.

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