Massachusetts public health officials have alerted healthcare providers to a potential increase in neurological complications among children with influenza. The advisory cites rising reports of conditions like seizures and encephalopathy. While previous research has shown that children with pre-existing neurological disorders and unvaccinated individuals are more susceptible, officials noted that most children experiencing these complications do not have chronic conditions. Reasons for the rise remain unclear, but factors such as a higher influenza rate or a more virulent strain may play a role.
"At this time, it is not clear why increased cases of neurological complications associated with influenza are being observed this season..."
"Although children with chronic neurological conditions are particularly vulnerable to influenza complicated by neurologic symptoms, most children with neurologic complications of influenza do not have chronic conditions."
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