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Apparently the cause of Reye's Syndrome is not known or understood. BUT there has been an associative link found between the occurrence of the disease and the use of aspirin. That link is strong enough to indicate that children under the age of 19 years should not take aspirin or use oral or topical products that contain salicylates.

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Do you give aspirin to children with chickenpox?

You should seek medical attention right away if you have given your child Aspirin when they have chicken pox. When Aspirin is given to a child with chicken pox, it can cause them to get a condition called Reyes syndrome.


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Do you mean Reyes Syndrome?Reyes Syndrome is most commonly found in children who have a viral infection and who have been given aspirin. It is very dangerous, and the advice is that children under 12 should not be given aspirin.There is a Wikipedia article on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reye's_syndrome


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Why should children not be given aspirin for viral infections such as the flu?

Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome


Did Dick Van Dyke die of Reyes Syndrome?

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Can aspirin cause brain damage?

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What is the best way to prevent Reye syndrome?

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Can Reye syndrome happen without taking aspirin?

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