H1N1: A Parents' Guide Oct 31, 2009
This increases the risk of Reye syndrome. -Children older than 6 months can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) for relief of fever. (CBS News -- Health)
Q & A with Gerard Cody: What's the status of the town's flu vaccines? Oct 23, 2009
Children and teens with the flu should never take aspirin, because a rare but serious disease called Reye syndrome can occur. Is there risk of encountering shortages of the seasonal influenza vaccine. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Do Kids' Seizures Signal Swine Flu? Jul 25, 2009
Neurological complications, including seizures, encephalitis, encephalopathy, and Reye syndrome, had previously been associated with seasonal influenza viruses but had not yet been described in connection to the new pandemic strain. The cases -- all boys -- were identified among 405 confirmed cases of infection and 44 hospitalizations in the Dallas area. (ABC News)
Aspirin Strongly Implicated in Reye... Jun 29, 2009
Michaels, MG. Reye Syndrome. In: Long SS, Pickering LK, Prober CG, eds. (Suite101.com)
No Additional Swine Flu Confirmation - But More Are Expected May 8, 2009
Children and adolescents who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome. Pregnant women. (Nebraska Statepaper)
