Georgia Toddler Fight Life After 150 Yellowjacket Stings
Georgia Toddler Fight Life After 150 Yellowjacket Stings

Georgia Toddler Fight Life After 150 Yellowjacket Stings

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Two-year-old Beckham Reed from Georgia remains in serious condition after being stung over 150 times by yellowjackets when he accidentally disturbed their nest while riding a toy vehicle. Initially treated and released from a local emergency room, Beckham's condition worsened within 24 hours, leading to multi-organ failure affecting his heart, liver, and kidneys. He was transferred to the Pediatric ICU at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, where he is receiving life-saving treatments including dialysis, ventilator support, and blood transfusions. There is no antivenom for yellowjacket stings, so care focuses on managing symptoms and supporting organ function while the venom clears from his body. Beckham's family has expressed gratitude for the medical staff's efforts and has set up a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $85,000 to support his ongoing care. Despite setbacks, including kidney complications and fluid buildup around his lungs, his family remains hopeful and thankful for the small improvements in his condition.

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