A MUM-of-13 tragically handed away after a bout of flu changed into lethal pneumonia.
Julie Theobald, 47, fought for her life for 2 weeks earlier than succumbing to the lung an infection on June 13.
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The “lovely” mum from Victoria, Australia, left behind 13 kids – aged between seven and 31 years – and her husband Billy.
“We’ve all been extraordinarily shocked and heartbroken of this information, we might have by no means imagined loosing our mum this early on,” her daughter Jessica wrote on behalf of the household in a GoFundMe.
Julie handed away simply weeks after a “horrible” bout of flu changed into pneumonia, an irritation of the lungs often attributable to an an infection.
Most individuals get better from pneumonia in a matter of weeks, however infants, older individuals and people struggling with coronary heart or lung situations are at greater threat of getting critically sick.
Jessica confirmed that her mum had been affected by underlying well being situations.
She wrote: “Sadly our Mum was solely 47 years younger and had been within the ICU combating for the final two weeks attributable to catching a horrible flu turning into pneumonia and underlying well being situations.”
Julie was transferred to Melbourne on the tenth of June by way of aircraft – “her first ever aircraft journey,” Jessica stated – within the hopes she may very well be saved.
Tragically, the mum handed away simply three days later, leaving her household deeply shocked.
Jessica put collectively a GoFunMe attraction on behalf of her dad and siblings to boost cash to cowl the price of Julie’s funeral.
“That is our final alternative to present her one of the best ship off potential,” she stated.
“Nobody ever likes reaching out for assist and we actually don’t count on to boost this complete quantity however we’re actually hoping to minimize the burden for our father and the big prices of a funeral.”
The fundraiser has now surpassed the household’s $13,000 goal.
In a replace to the unique put up, Jessica thanked everybody who’d contributed to the fund.
“We’re so overwhelmed and in shock at how many individuals have taken out of their very own pockets to assist our household.
“I can not thank every one in every of you adequate, in such a darkish tragic time for our household this has introduced us a lot happiness.
“Thanks from the underside of our hearts.”
Julie’s tragic demise comes as New South Wales residents had been warned of “triple menace” of surging flu, Covid and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)instances.
On June 8, well being authorities warned that flu exercise was persevering with to rise, “with the variety of shows to emergency departments rising and the variety of influenza notifications additionally rising”.
Flu signs have a tendency to come back on instantly and may trigger each gentle and extreme sickness.
Most individuals will get better inside a matter of days or even weeks, however some can develop problems akin to pneumonia.
Signs of the flu and when to get assist
FLU will usually get higher by itself in a matter of days or even weeks, however it may possibly make some individuals critically sick.
Flu signs come on in a short time and may embody:
A sudden excessive temperature
An aching physique
Feeling drained or exhausted
A dry cough
A sore throat
A headache
Issue sleeping
Lack of urge for food
Diarrhoea or tummy ache
Feeling sick and being sick
The signs are related for kids, however they’ll additionally get ache of their ear and seem much less lively.
Ask for an pressing GP appointment or get assist from NHS 111 if:
You are nervous about your child’s or kid’s signs
You are 65 or over
You are pregnant
You may have a long-term medical situation – for instance, diabetes or a situation that impacts your coronary heart, lungs, kidneys, mind or nerves
You may have a weakened immune system – for instance, due to chemotherapy or HIV
Your signs don’t enhance after seven days
Supply: NHS
In line with the American Lung Affiliation: “Influenza is a typical reason behind pneumonia, particularly amongst youthful kids, the aged, pregnant girls, or these with sure persistent well being situations or who stay in a nursing dwelling.
“Most instances of flu by no means result in pneumonia, however those who do are typically extra extreme and lethal.”
Different critical problems triggered by the flu embody irritation of the guts (myocarditis), mind (encephalitis) or muscle tissues, and multi-organ failure, the Heart for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) notes.
In UK, flu exercise often peaks between December and March.
A latest UK Well being Safety Company report revealed that the 2023/24 flu season had lasted longer than the earlier 12 months’s, “however peak exercise was decrease”.
One of the best ways to guard your self from flu is by getting a vaccine. They’re supplied on the NHS yearly within the autumn and winter to assist shield individuals towards sickness and problems.
Learn extra on the Scottish Solar
Eligible teams are in a position to get the jab totally free.
For the upcoming season, pregnant girls and youngsters will probably be supplied the free vaccine from September 1, whereas adults aged 65 and over and medically susceptible teams will have the ability to get theirs from October 3.
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