Article - Fever Related Seizures prompts FDA to review Kids' Flu Vaccine

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<p>[Fever-Related</a> Seizures Prompt Look At Flu Vaccine For Kids : Shots - Health News Blog : NPR](<a href=“Fever-Related Seizures Prompt Look At Flu Vaccine For Kids : Shots - Health News : NPR”>Fever-Related Seizures Prompt Look At Flu Vaccine For Kids : Shots - Health News : NPR)</p>

<p>“A blip in seizures reported among young children immunized against the flu has led federal officials to investigate if there’s a link with Fluzone, the only vaccine approved for infants and kids 6-23 months old.”</p>

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<p>According to the article, there was no lasting harm detected from any of the seizures, and the vacinnation recommendation hasn’t changed. Young children die from the flu: [CDC</a> - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update](<a href=“http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/]CDC”>Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report | CDC)</p>