old Ogden girl dies after complications from influenza
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Key Points:
- Four-year-old Elora “Ellie” Ann Rudd from Ogden died on Jan. 6 due to complications from influenza, including pneumonia, sepsis, and blood clots affecting her heart and brain.
- Ellie was initially treated at McKay-Dee Hospital before being life-flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital, where she passed away.
- Her parents, Sarah and Michael Rudd, are now facing medical and funeral expenses, with a GoFundMe page established to support the family.
- Funeral services are scheduled for Jan. 16 in Ogden, and the family has expressed gratitude for the community's support.
- The death occurs amid a severe flu season nationwide, with the CDC reporting millions of illnesses and
