Severe H1N1 Infection Can Trigger Brain Bleeding in Children

H1N1, or swine flu, can cause severe inflammation and complications, including encephalitis, seizures, and brain bleeding, in rare cases. According to Dr Niraj Kumar, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, ShardaCare - Healthcity, brain hemorrhage is extremely rare and not a typical complication of H1N1 influenza. Most children with H1N1 recover without developing neurological problems.