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Brave Toddler Overcomes RSV and COVID Battle

2/10/2025

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On her second birthday, little Penelope from St. George faced a harrowing battle for survival against RSV and COVID-19. Her mother, Taryn Bennion, recounted the terrifying moments as Penelope struggled to breathe. After being life-flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital amid equipment shortages, the brave toddler spent two and a half days intubated but is now on the road to recovery at home.

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Story summary

On her second birthday, little Penelope from St. George faced a harrowing battle for survival against RSV and COVID-19. Her mother, Taryn Bennion, recounted the terrifying moments as Penelope struggled to breathe. After being life-flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital amid equipment shortages, the brave toddler spent two and a half days intubated but is now on the road to recovery at home.