Girl, 13, loses three of her four limbs after coming down with flu
Daily Mail • • health
Key Points:
- Kaydin Ruiz, a 13-year-old from Kerrville, Texas, developed severe complications from the flu and strep pneumonia, leading to respiratory distress, heart failure, and resuscitation.
- After a prolonged hospital stay and a five-hour surgery, Kaydin underwent amputations of both legs below the knees and her right arm above the elbow due to toxin-induced clotting and organ failure.
- Kaydin is currently being treated at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, where she is showing signs of recovery, including being taken off the ventilator and sitting up with assistance.
- Her family is sharing her story to raise awareness about the dangers of influenza and emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent severe illness.
- An online fundraiser has
