More children may be having flu complications this year

Mass. officials issue warning about pediatric flu complications
Previous studies have suggested that children with pre-existing neurological disorders or those who are unvaccinated against the flu may be at higher risk for neurological complications from influenza,
More children may be having flu complications this year, per state officials
The Department of Public Health said that seizure is the most typical complication, which is followed by encephalopathy or encephalitis. The state has recorded 191 flu deaths so far this season, including six among pediatric patients.
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Flu complications in children trigger state advisory
Public health officials have advised health care providers in Massachusetts about a possible increase in children dealing with neurologic complications tied to the flu.
Mass. health officials warn about neurological flu complications in children
Health providers in Massachusetts are reporting a possible increase in the number of children with flu-related complications. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Mass. sounds alarm over flu complications in children
The cause of the increase is unknown but could be related to the high volume of flu cases, the circulating strain or a change in the affected population. Public health officials have advised health care providers in Massachusetts about a possible increase in children dealing with neurologic complications tied to the flu.
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