Dr. Douglas Virostko, health department medical director: "It is always bothered me when people say 'it is just the flu;' the flu is not a 'just.'” ...

Massachusetts has reported a spike in neurological symptoms among pediatric flu patients in 2025, but national trends aren’t ...

Seasonal influenza is not just a minor inconvenience—it can lead to serious health complications, especially in high-risk ...

The flu just won’t quit this year ... State data show the rate of emergency room visits for acute respiratory symptoms are highest among children five and younger, as well as patients over ...

"One of the presenting symptoms of acute necrotizing encephalitis is actually ... The reason why some children with the flu develop ANE while others do not remains unclear. "That's a great ...

Acute necrotizing encephalitis ... "People are contagious with the flu and most any other virus for about five days, but symptoms will last significantly longer, particularly if you have a ...

Anecdotal reports of influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy in children sparked CDC investigation.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML ... you might feel like you've come down with the flu or get sick from infections more easily than normal. Symptoms can include: Tiredness Fever Loss of appetite ...

In severe cases, children can develop acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE ... It is encouraging hospitals to test for flu ...

The Minnesota Department of Health said the child, who is under 2, was diagnosed with influenza-associated acute ... watch for symptoms of ANE and encourage patients to get their flu shots ...

Once they became sick, they experienced mild symptoms ... Complications - Bird flu can lead to complications such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, multi-organ failure ...