Rare flu warning in US: Doctors say it can turn deadly even in healthy children; know warning signs and who is at risk

Rare flu warning in US: Doctors say it can turn deadly even in healthy children; know warning signs and who is at risk

 05:36 22/08/2025

Health experts are raising concerns about acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a rare but severe flu complication in children, which causes brain swelling and can be fatal. Doctors urge parents to watch for neurological symptoms like seizures and breathing difficulties, especially in healthy children. Vaccination is crucial, as low rates may increase vulnerability to such dangerous outcomes during flu season.
New COVID variant Stratus (XFG) spreads in the US: Symptoms, risks, and what you need to know

New COVID variant Stratus (XFG) spreads in the US: Symptoms, risks, and what you need to know

 14:37 20/08/2025

A new COVID-19 variant called Stratus, or XFG, is spreading in America. It was first found in Southeast Asia. The CDC says it is now the third most common variant in the US. The WHO is watching it. Experts say current vaccines still work. XFG combines two earlier strains. It is spreading fast, but symptoms are the same as before.
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