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12-Year-Old Denied Heart Transplant Over Vaccination Status

2/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Adaline Deal, a 12-year-old from Indiana, faces a heartbreaking setback as Cincinnati Children's Hospital denies her a heart transplant due to her unvaccinated status against COVID-19 and flu. Her family, citing religious beliefs, is now seeking alternative transplant centers. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign has rallied support, raising over $50,000 for her medical care.

History

Historical Context

Adaline Deal, a 12-year-old from Indiana, was denied a heart transplant by Cincinnati Children's Hospital due to her unvaccinated status against COVID-19 and flu. This situation echoes historical debates over vaccination mandates, notably the 1905 Supreme Court case Jacobson v. Massachusetts, which upheld states' rights to mandate vaccinations for public health, illustrating the ongoing tension between individual rights and community safety.

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Story summary

Adaline Deal, a 12-year-old from Indiana, faces a heartbreaking setback as Cincinnati Children's Hospital denies her a heart transplant due to her unvaccinated status against COVID-19 and flu. Her family, citing religious beliefs, is now seeking alternative transplant centers. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign has rallied support, raising over $50,000 for her medical care.

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