New York teenager dies of flu: vaccine against virus doesn't protect him

An 11-year-old New York boy died after a severe flu outbreak that led to cardiac arrest. And although the teenager was vaccinated, it did not save his life. The publication writes about it Dailymail.

Death from cardiac arrest

Luca Calanni from Hamburg contracted the virus in early 2020. His mother took him to the doctors three times. On Wednesday, January 8, the child's condition showed no improvement. So he was taken to John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, WTKR said. There, Luka was hospitalized. He was diagnosed with septic shock.

His health was rapidly deteriorating, the virus attacked his heart, which stopped his work. The boy died on Saturday, January 11th.

His family says that Luca was vaccinated. However, an influenza expert at the National Institutes of Health explained that this year's vaccine does not match the B strain, which is responsible for most of the severe illnesses and deaths of children.

Ashley told WTKR she doesn't want her son to be remembered as another flu child. “I want him to be remembered as a wonderful boy and not just another flu victim,” she said. - He was vaccinated, and we did everything possible to prevent (death. - Ed.) and help him.

Luka is the second child in New York to die from the flu this year.

Ashley said her son grew up to be "an amazing brother" to his three sisters and was a fan of the NFL team, the Buffalo Bills. “I would even say that he was a sports expert,” she added. “He could tell you the statistics of every college sports player and every professional. His dream was to go to Ohio State University."

The situation in other states of America

Luca's death comes as the flu has spread to virtually every state in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Figures released on Friday, January 10 show that around 4800 people have died from the flu in the 2019-2020 season.

The mortality rate in pediatrics is two times higher than at that time last year: 32 (not counting the death of Luke) as of Tuesday, in contrast to 16 in mid-January 2019. Strain B / Victoria was responsible for at least 21 of the 32 deaths.

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The doctor also urged anyone who has not yet received a flu shot to do so immediately. “I urge everyone who has not yet been vaccinated to do so with great enthusiasm,” said Dr. Fauci. – Even if some of them are not ideal, you will still get a significant degree of protection. It's still better than having no protection at all."

In honor of the 11-year-old Luka, a foundation was created. Instead of flowers, the family asks make a donation:

Luca S. Calanni Foundation

c/o Summit Wealth Management Inc.

35 East Main St

Fredonia, NY 14063