Eight-month-old Alexander Parsons is believed to be the youngest victim of Kawasaki disease, and illness which inflames blood vessels. Alex had no underlying health conditions and was pictured smiling and playing just two hours before suffering a ruptured aneurysm. When he began vomiting we called back.”Alex was admitted to the Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on April 6 and diagnosed with Kawasaki disease the next day. More children will die.”Europe and the US have seen sharp surges of Covid-linked Kawasaki disease in recent weeks. For parental support, see Kawasaki Support Group UK on Facebook

Source: Daily Mirror May 16, 2020 20:45 UTC