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13-Year-Old Had 3 Limbs Amputated After Complications from the Flu. Now She's Facing Another Hurdle
Yahoo Lifestyle Canada • • health
Key Points:
- Texas teen Kaydin Baldwin spent 117 days hospitalized after severe flu complications led to multi-organ failure and necrotizing pneumonia, resulting in the amputation of both legs and her right arm to save her life.
- Kaydin developed life-threatening conditions including blood clots and sepsis, requiring intensive medical intervention and rehabilitation as she prepares to be fitted for prosthetics.
- Her family is raising funds for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle after their van broke down, with a GoFundMe campaign gaining international support to assist with her mobility needs.
- Despite her critical illness and ongoing recovery, Kaydin recently celebrated her 14th birthday and continues to receive widespread encouragement from supporters worldwide.
