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Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center - September 18th-24th is Reye's Syndrome Awareness Week

September 18th-24th is Reye's Syndrome Awareness Week. 

Reye's Syndrome usually develops when a person is recovering from a viral infection, and most frequently occurs in children. It is not contagious and it targets the brain and liver. Two liver tests can be performed to test for Reye's Syndrome (SGOT and SGPT). 

If caught early, there is a 90% recovery rate. When aspirin-containing medications are used to treat symptoms of viral infections, chances of developing Reye's Syndrome are increased. For this reason, it is recommended that aspirin-containing medications be avoided by anyone under the age of 19 when treating any viral illness. 

List of Medications That Contain Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) or Aspirin: 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/which-drug-products...

May be an image of text that says 'What is Reye's Syndrome? A rare disorder, usually found in children, causing brain and lever damage. Children, who recently had viral infections like flu or poxes, are affected by Reye's syndrome Consumption of aspirin to treat these infections increase the chances of being hit by Reye's Symptoms Vomiting Dullness in children Constant state of confusion Behavorial Seizures/ changes like coma (not aggressiveness or necessarily in irritability every case) At present, there is no cure for Reye's syndrome'

Original source can be found here.

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