flu, neurological complications

This season’s flu is more severe, leading to more ER visits, Boston health officials say
Boston health officials said Wednesday that along with an unusual second, late surge of flu cases across the state, the illness’s severity has also increased this season.
Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children. Thursday, the CDC reported at least nine of those children experienced brain complications, and it has asked state health departments to help investigate if there are more such cases.
Mass. officials issue warning about pediatric flu complications
Mass. health officials said the state is seeing a “possible increase” in children having neurological complications associated with the flu.
Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating rare brain complications tied to the flu in kids This year’s flu shot reduced hospitalization risk by up to 78% in children Neurological symptoms in flu patients need immediate medical attention FRIDAY,
Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu
It's long been known that the seasonal flu can cause such devastating complications in some children, many with no underlying medical conditions. But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season— the most severe in over 15 years —has taken a yet darker turn for children.
Harsh flu season raises concern among health officials about pediatric brain complications
This year’s harsh flu season – the most intense in 15 years – has federal health officials trying to understand if it sparked an increase in a rare but life-threatening brain complication in children.
Boston Public Health Commissioner on the flu: Cases are decreasing but vaccines are still important
Only 37% of Boston residents are vaccinated, a concern for the spread and intensity of flu cases, Ojikutu said. The post ...
Boston's top doctor optimistic flu season has 'turned a bit of a corner'
Boston's top health official said Wednesday that recent data shows a decrease in the rate of flu cases, but concerns remain ...
Boston police detective, a first responder to Marathon bombing, dies of flu-related complications
A 51-year-old Boston police detective who was a first responder to the Boston Marathon bombing has died from flu-related ...
Watch: Flu infections surge in Mass.
Doctor’s visits are climbing. Boston Globe correspondent Emily Spatz explains why cases are so high, how this flu season is different, and if there’s relief in sight.
Boston Detective and Dad of 2 Young Boys Dies After Flu Leads to Sepsis and Cardiac Trauma: 'Gentle Giant'
Active-duty Boston police detective Mark Walsh, 51, was remembered for "the enduring impact of a life well-lived” after dying ...
Boston police officer who died from the flu remembered for his ‘unwavering spirit’
A Boston police officer who died after getting the flu was remembered for his “unwavering spirit” and kindness. On Feb. 20, ...
Boston Police detective dies after contracting the flu
Mark Walsh was remembered by his family as a "gentle giant." He died last week at the age of 51. The post Boston Police ...
Massachusetts measles cases: No recent cases reported, as outbreaks spread across country
Massachusetts has not received any reports of recent measles cases, as outbreaks spread across the country and after an ...
If there's an egg shortage, why isn't there a chicken shortage? A Massachusetts farmer explains.
A broiler is bred for rapid growth. It goes from a little chick to processing in less than two months, so they are very quickly replaced. Because of their short lifespan, there is also less time to be ...
Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?
Inflation in the costs of feed and fuel and labor have contributed to rising egg prices, and farmers have been investing in ...