Boy infected with all kinds of viruses after sitting in a supermarket trolley

Logan infectedadenovirus, rotavirus, salmonella bacteriaand bacterial meningitis.

Vivienne Wardrop, 35, took her young son shopping with her. Like many mothers, she didn’t think twice before deciding to let him sit in the supermarket trolley. But it was something she regretted a lot, because just 24 hours after returning from the supermarket, her son had severe diarrhea that led to bloody stools.

Wardrop took the baby to the doctor and was told he had a virus. However, Logan's condition worsened and Wardrop had to transfer him to Gold Coast University Hospital immediately. There, doctors performed tests and said that Logan had adenovirus, rotavirus, salmonella bacteria and bacterial meningitis.

Boy Logan is almost exhausted from fighting a series of viruses.

"We were afraid we would lose our child. It seemed like the doctors couldn't control the situation because they didn't know what was wrong with him. He looked quite lethargic, his eyes were bulging and his mouth was moaning," the mother recalled the terrible time she and her child fought the disease.

Wardrop listed all the factors that could have caused Logan’s critical condition. Ultimately, after much deliberation, she narrowed it down to the supermarket trolley she often put her son in while shopping. While Wardrop cannot blame the supermarket for what happened to her son, she wants to warn other parents to be more careful and only let their children sit in it when they are sure it is clean.

Logan has now been discharged from the hospital, but it will take some time for him to fully recover. The story shared by Wardrop on his personal Facebook page has attracted the attention of many parents.

Logan is now feeling better and is home.

How to keep children safe?

- Create a habit of washing hands:This is not only for children but also for every member of the family. Washing your hands regularly is the easiest way to keep germs away and prevent illness for the whole family.

- Avoid crowded places:For young children, this is very important. Crowded places are breeding grounds for all kinds of viruses and germs that children cannot resist. Therefore, if your child is too young, limit taking them to crowded places, supermarkets...

- Keep distance between children and visitors:When visiting a newborn baby, many people like to hold the baby and kiss the cheek, but this is not safe for the baby. Don't be afraid to say no and keep a distance between the baby and the visitor because you can't tell if they are sick or have just recovered from an illness.

- Vaccination:This is important to ensure your child is protected against germs and diseases. You should have a vaccination log or schedule handy so you don’t miss any shots.

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