US CDC: Life-threatening brain illness seen in kids in 2024-25 flu season, most were not vaccinated
During the 2024-2025 flu season, the CDC reported an increase in severe neurological complications, like influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), in children. ANE had a tragically high mortality rate, with nearly half of affected children losing their lives. The CDC emphasizes annual flu vaccination for children six months and older to prevent such complications.
During the 2024-2025 flu season, the CDC reported an increase in severe neurological complications, like influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), in children. ANE had a tragically high mortality rate, with nearly half of affected children losing their lives. The CDC emphasizes annual flu vaccination for children six months and older to prevent such complications.
