Child flu deaths linked to brain damage
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Brain damage reported in 13% of kids who have died of flu this season, CDC finds
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U.S. is experiencing its most severe flu season in more than a decade .
More than 19,000 people have died including 68 children, at least nine of whom had flu-associated brain complications.
The CDC received anecdotal reports of children dying with influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis (IAE) Symptoms include seizures, decreased level of consciousness, hallucinations and personality changes lasting more than 24 hours .
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