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VIDEO: 15 pediatric flu deaths in 1 week as total reaches 10,000
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15 pediatric flu deaths in 1 week as total reaches 10,000

Doctors say the flu can sometimes cause seizures in children, as well as complications such as pneumonia, muscle swelling and dehydration.

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