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Why do children and teens need to be so cautious about taking aspirin?

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Answer: It turns out that during a respiratory illness, most commonly influenza (the flu) or chickenpox, giving aspirin to children can lead to a potentially fatal condition called Reye 's syndrome. Sudden brain injury and liver function issues are characterized by Reye's. It can lead to convulsions, a coma, and death.

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Answer:

It turns out that giving aspirin to children during a viral illness most often influenza the flu or chickenpox can lead to a potentially fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

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