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Sarah Barrett

Family 'devastated' as healthy girl, 13, dies suddenly after suffering flu symptoms

The parents of a 13-year-old girl have been left 'heartbroken' after their daughter went from a normal day watching TV to becoming critically ill 12 hours later.

Lauren Menzies, 13, was her usual self when she developed symptoms of flu that quickly took a turn for the worse.

Mum Sarah explained: "Our daughter, Lauren, was a typical cheeky beautiful and healthy 13-year-old girl. Then she caught the flu, which then turned to sepsis.

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