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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

Devastated family reveals how the flu and strep cost teen three of her limbs: ‘Never in a million years did we expect this’

The family of a Texas teenager who had three of her limbs amputated after catching the flu have shared her story in the hopes of raising awareness of the potential dangers of the illness – which can be far more severe than people may think.

“[It’s] devastating. Never in a million years did I think the flu B would lead to something like this,” said Amanda Valdez, the mother of 13-year-old Kaydin Ruiz.

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