Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high seizure risk after influenza infection (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

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Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study.

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Apotek Hjartat

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