Overview
- Sara Lopez, 2, developed transverse myelitis after testing positive for Flu A, a rare spinal inflammation that can follow infections.
- She remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after diagnosis and is expected to enter rehabilitation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta later this week.
- Doctors intubated her for more than a week; she is off the ventilator but still has limited movement in her arms and legs.
- Her mother says she did not receive a flu vaccine this season and is urging other parents to vaccinate their children.
- CDC data show about 11 million flu cases so far and roughly 130 million vaccinations, down 13 million from last year, and a cousin has started a GoFundMe to help the family.