Indiana Boy Dies Within Hours from Rare, Deadly Infection
TL;DR
An eight-year-old boy, fully vaccinated against Hib, tragically died from a rare, deadly bacterial meningitis caused by H. influenzae, highlighting concerns over declining vaccination rates and the importance of herd immunity to prevent such infections.
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- Grieving Indiana mother warns parents after 8-year-old son dies from deadly bacteria WTHR
- Indiana boy, 8, dies within hours of catching rare infection that spread to his brain and spine New York Post
- Boy, 8, Dies Within Hours After Headache: Parents Warn Of Deadly Infection You Should Know About International Business Times UK
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