Teen nearly dies from flu, survives coma

A 14-year-old girl, Trinity Shores, experienced a near-fatal battle with influenza B in early 2018. Initially dismissed as a severe cold, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to pneumonia, lung failure, and organ shutdown. Doctors placed her in a medically induced coma, warning her family of her "almost zero" chance of survival.

During her two-month coma, Shores' heart stopped daily and required resuscitation. She also experienced vivid hallucinations and critical medical emergencies, including a failure of life-support cannulas. Her family was advised to prepare for the worst as she was transferred to a specialist hospital.

After eight months of recovery, Shores returned to school. Now 22, she lives with permanently damaged lungs due to the flu. Her experience underscores the dangers of severe flu cases, especially during heightened flu seasons, and her survival serves as a testament to resilience.