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13-Year-Old Had 3 Limbs Amputated After Complications from the Flu. Now She's Facing Another Hurdle
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Texas teen Kaydin Baldwin spent 117 days hospitalized and underwent three limb amputations after life-threatening flu complications, including necrotizing pneumonia and sepsis.
- Kaydin's condition deteriorated rapidly after flu symptoms began on January 23, leading to multi-organ failure and the critical need for amputations on March 17 to save her life.
- Despite remaining hospitalized, Kaydin is undergoing inpatient rehabilitation, preparing for prosthetic fittings, and recently celebrated her 14th birthday.
- The family is raising funds for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle after their van broke down, with support for Kaydin and her family coming from around the world.
- Kaydin’s mother expressed gratitude for the widespread love and support, highlighting the strong community rallying behind her daughter’s recovery journey.
