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1 in 3 Children Who Go to the Emergency Department With the Flu Can Be at Risk for Serious Complications

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. During peak influenza season, many children meet criteria for flu-like symptoms including a fever, cough and sore throat. Most children have mild illness and recover quickly, however, some children can develop a more serious illness.

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In the September 2014 Pediatrics study, “Severe Complications in Influenza-like Illness,” (published online Aug. 4), data were collected on 241 children illness aged 0 to 19 years with moderate to severe influenza-like…

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