RS is treated as a medical emergency with the risk of death hovering between 20% and 40%.
Adults are rarely affected.
As many as two of every five cases resulted in death.
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Of those who survived, significant brain damage was common.
Most cases occur duringflu season, primarily during January, February, and March.
Reye’s syndrome is not contagious.
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This not only includes aspirin brands but also aspirin-containing products.
Symptoms range from headache, personality changes, and vomiting to seizures, unconsciousness, and coma.
The risk of death is high with RS; children who survive often have brain damage.
The risk of RS is greatly reduced by avoiding aspirin in children and teens with flu or chickenpox.
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