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Public health officials warn providers in the state about a possible connection to a rare neurologic complication tied to the ...

State health officials are warning of a "possible increase" in neurological complications associated with the flu among ...

Public health officials have advised health care providers in Massachusetts about a possible increase in children dealing with neurologic complications tied to the flu.

Seasonal influenza virus infection is linked to 19,000 deaths nationwide, including 86 pediatric cases, according to the Feb.

The Department of Public Health said that seizure is the most typical complication, which is followed by encephalopathy or ...