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Is it dangerous to give a child under 12 disprine and if so, why, what will it do?
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Yes: Aspirin should not be given to anyone under 19 years of age when there is a febrile (feverish) illness. Reye's syndrome can result, a potentially lethal liver and brain disease. More information here: http://www.Reyessyndrome.Org/.
Answered 6/24/2014
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