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We aim to raise awareness, provide information & support families with #AcuteNecrotizingEncephalopathy. A devastating disease that affects the brain & is typically triggered by influenza & other viruses. www.aneinternational.org
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The reality of #influenza associated #AcuteNecrotizingEncephalopathy . The only protection from this heartbreaking disease is vaccination. We know. #ANEandUs #ANEawareness www.aneinternational.org

#AcuteNecrotizingEncephalopathy occurs following a viral infection such as #influenza & can sometimes be fatal. In children with severe ANE, seizures may occur & there may be a rapid progression to a comatose state within 24–72 hours from the onset of symptoms. aneinternational.org

#AcuteNecrotizingEncephalopathy. The worst complication of #influenza you can ever imagine. Jesse's family share their story. aneinternational.org/jesse-3/

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#AcuteNecrotizingEncephalopathy #influenza Neurologic Complications of Flu in Kids May Be Up This Year www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

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How has your family been affected by #Influenza? Our community members suffered severe neurological complications resulting in brain injury or death. #whywevax #acutenecrotizingencephalopathy

We are seeing more cases of ANE. What should you watch out for if your child has #influenza or another respiratory virus. #acutenecrotizingencephalopathy

"...children should receive influenza vaccination to protect against all levels of severe influenza illness." Estimated Vaccine Effectiveness for Pediatric Patients With Severe Influenza jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #VaccinesWork

1. #Flu activity in the US is really starting to pick up — just in time for the multi-generational gatherings at Christmas, Hanukkah & over the new year. Map on the left shows activity for the week ending Dec. 7. Look at the change in the following week (right). www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...

NBC: “Flu shots fall among kids, hitting their lowest point in years: The U.S. last year hit a grim milestone: the most pediatric flu deaths since before the pandemic.”

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