More children may be having flu complications this year

Mass. officials issue warning about pediatric flu complications
Mass. health officials said the state is seeing a “possible increase” in children having neurological complications associated with the flu.
Mass. health officials warn of pediatric health issue in connection with the flu
State health officials are warning of a "possible increase" in neurological complications associated with the flu among children as cases rise in Massachusetts.
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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