Luke Duvall is a 15 year old Arkansas teenager who is in critical condition with complications of H1N1.http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=92713&catid=2 His story was profiled on 60 Minutes on October 18, 2009.
Background
Duvall became sick with Swine Flu the day after playing in a football game on October 3, 2009. Most of the other players on his team, the cheerleaders, and the players on the opposing team also fell ill, but they have all since recovered uneventfully. On Tuesday morning, October 6, Duvalll's fever broke and he was feeling better, but by that evening he was seriously ill. He was admitted to Arkansas Children's Hospital on October 7, where he has been kept in a medically induced coma while on a respirator. News reports state that his doctors expect a "full recovery".http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=92713&catid=2
Luke Duvall Off Ventilator
Luke Duvall
Luke Duvall became critically ill after contracting H1N1 on October 3, 2009
''Saving Luke''
This clip from 60 Minutes features an interview with Duvall's doctor and parents, discussing his treatment, condition, and prognosis.
References
Fast Facts
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First symptoms
October 3, 2009
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Hospitalized
October 6, 2009
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Age
15
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Grade
High school sophomore
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Previous health
No previous health conditions
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Resides
Atkins, Arkansas
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Parents
Belinda and Chad Duvall
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Transferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Fact:
Plays football and baseball
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GPA
4.0
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Attends Assembly of God church
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Sisters
Olivia and Loren
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Fact:
Duvall's ventilator was removed on Friday, October 23, 2009, and he is expected to make a full recovery.
