An infectious diseases specialist says that, for the most part, COVID-19 is not a serious infection for children and that vaccinations for those under five years are expected to be available from next month.
"We again took her back to hospital when there was no improvement," Mr Edwards said."However, she experienced a seizure, prompting further investigation and was subsequently transferred to Queensland Children's Hospital for neurological assessment."
Ruby's grieving dad said the family was "still in shock and disbelief, like it's not really happening to us".Ruby Edwards died of COVID-19-related complications two weeks before her second birthday. "Ruby had the most beautiful, long eyelashes, infectious smile and stunning hair colour," Mr Edwards said.
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