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Six-Year-Old Dies From H1N1, Parents Speak Out
Katherina- Marie Yancy 13 mins ago
The parents of a first grader in Hot Springs have confirmed their daughter died from H1N1. Thursday, her family speaks out.
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Six-year old Kharra Skye Davis died Monday at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Her parents say she was a healthy, vibrant little girl and they are still in disbelief. But they're hoping their story can save someone else's child.
Daniel Davis says, "It's not fair to her; it's not fair to me, my wife. She just got started; I don't know."
Daniel and Becky Davis say their daughter, Kharra Skye, was always a healthy little girl who loved to play outside and go to school.
Daniel lights up, "She would have on her best Sunday dress and high heels out riding her scooter." Becky adds, "She was just a normal girl, liked to have picnics and swim."
Saturday after swimming at a friend's birthday party, Kharra started feeling sick.
Becky explains, "She was running a low-grade fever and by Sunday evening, it progressed to almost 105 and we ended up taking her to the hospital twice."
Becky says Kharra felt lethargic and had trouble breathing, but her nasal swabs came back negative for the flu. On the second visit to the hospital, she was airlifted to Arkansas Children's Hospital. She continues, "Within an hour, she was on life support."
Kharra died Monday. The Davis' say they want to inform parents at Lakeside Elementary of Kharra's death and that it's something they couldn't avoid.
"With H1N1, it can lower the immunity and in her case, she was more susceptible to other infections. She picked up staph somewhere, so she had H1N1 and staph that totally wiped out her immune system," Becky says.
The Davis' says they don't want to see another child go through what Kharra did. Daniel adds, "If this helps us save one kid, its well worth it. By our loss, if we get one gain, it's worth it."
The Davis' say they're not taking Kharra's room down because they don't want her two-year-old brother to forget her. The funeral is Saturday, and they say an outpouring of support is coming from family, friends and even total strangers.
The Davis' say the first nasal test for the flu should have come back positive and their advice is to ask your doctor to do a blood test or culture.
Arkansas has a total of five deaths due to H1N1.
To leave a message for Kharra's family, click on the virtual memorial link under the picture.
Six-Year-Old Dies From H1N1, Parents Speak Out
Katherina- Marie Yancy 13 mins ago
The parents of a first grader in Hot Springs have confirmed their daughter died from H1N1. Thursday, her family speaks out.
Advertisement
Six-year old Kharra Skye Davis died Monday at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Her parents say she was a healthy, vibrant little girl and they are still in disbelief. But they're hoping their story can save someone else's child.
Daniel Davis says, "It's not fair to her; it's not fair to me, my wife. She just got started; I don't know."
Daniel and Becky Davis say their daughter, Kharra Skye, was always a healthy little girl who loved to play outside and go to school.
Daniel lights up, "She would have on her best Sunday dress and high heels out riding her scooter." Becky adds, "She was just a normal girl, liked to have picnics and swim."
Saturday after swimming at a friend's birthday party, Kharra started feeling sick.
Becky explains, "She was running a low-grade fever and by Sunday evening, it progressed to almost 105 and we ended up taking her to the hospital twice."
Becky says Kharra felt lethargic and had trouble breathing, but her nasal swabs came back negative for the flu. On the second visit to the hospital, she was airlifted to Arkansas Children's Hospital. She continues, "Within an hour, she was on life support."
Kharra died Monday. The Davis' say they want to inform parents at Lakeside Elementary of Kharra's death and that it's something they couldn't avoid.
"With H1N1, it can lower the immunity and in her case, she was more susceptible to other infections. She picked up staph somewhere, so she had H1N1 and staph that totally wiped out her immune system," Becky says.
The Davis' says they don't want to see another child go through what Kharra did. Daniel adds, "If this helps us save one kid, its well worth it. By our loss, if we get one gain, it's worth it."
The Davis' say they're not taking Kharra's room down because they don't want her two-year-old brother to forget her. The funeral is Saturday, and they say an outpouring of support is coming from family, friends and even total strangers.
The Davis' say the first nasal test for the flu should have come back positive and their advice is to ask your doctor to do a blood test or culture.
Arkansas has a total of five deaths due to H1N1.
To leave a message for Kharra's family, click on the virtual memorial link under the picture.