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NHS Warns: Avoid Aspirin for Kids Under 16

10/15/2025

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The National Health Service (NHS) warns against giving aspirin to children under 16 unless prescribed.
This follows a potential link to Reye's syndrome, a rare condition that can cause liver and brain damage.
Symptoms may appear one to three weeks after a viral infection and include confusion, vomiting, and seizures.
Some studies suggest a connection, but more research is needed to establish causation.

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Story summary

The National Health Service (NHS) warns against giving aspirin to children under 16 unless prescribed.
This follows a potential link to Reye's syndrome, a rare condition that can cause liver and brain damage.
Symptoms may appear one to three weeks after a viral infection and include confusion, vomiting, and seizures.
Some studies suggest a connection, but more research is needed to establish causation.