NHS警告,由于Reye综合症的罕见风险,不得向16岁以下的儿童提供阿司匹林。 The NHS warns against giving aspirin to children under 16 due to a rare risk of Reye’s syndrome.

国民保健体系警告,除非有处方,否则不得向16岁以下儿童提供阿司匹林,因为Reye综合症(一种与流感或天花等病毒感染有关的疾病)有罕见但严重的危险。 The NHS warns against giving aspirin to children under 16 unless prescribed, due to a rare but serious risk of Reye’s syndrome, a condition linked to viral infections like flu or chickenpox. 症状——如呕吐、混乱和缉获——在生病后一到三周出现,需要立即住院治疗。 Symptoms—such as vomiting, confusion, and seizures—can appear one to three weeks after illness and require immediate hospital care. 虽然确切的原因尚不清楚,但阿司匹林中的酸盐被怀疑是导致这种疾病的,尽管直接联系尚未得到证实. While the exact cause is unknown, salicylates in aspirin are suspected contributors, though a direct link isn’t confirmed. 卫生当局建议避免对儿童使用场外阿司匹林以防止潜在伤害。 Health authorities advise avoiding over-the-counter aspirin for children to prevent potential harm.