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Aspirin in children

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Aspirin is almost always contraindicated in children under 12 years because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. However, there are some exceptions where it may be used with caution including:

  • Kawasaki disease, where it may alter disease progression and outcome
  • juvenile chronic arthritis, where it has an important role in pain managment
  • rarely it may be used in the treatment of rheumatic fever

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