The family of Jax Albert Jefferys says he was diagnosed with flu in the lead up to his death.
The family of a boy who died of an invasive form of strep A have said they sought medical help three times before he was admitted to hospital.
Jax Albert Jefferys, who attended Morelands Primary School in Waterlooville, Hampshire, died on 1 December, aged 5.Since September, UK Health Security Agency figures showPaying tribute to their "darling son", Jax's family said they had sought medical advice on three occasions during the four days leading up to his death and were told that he was suffering with influenza A.
"We then followed the recommended course of action; to administer a proprietary paracetamol based medication in the prescribed dosage," they added in a statement. However, they said on the fourth day the child's condition "deteriorated so much" that they "rushed him to hospital" and he later died."We would dearly like to express our deepest thanks to all the hospital staff who did their utmost to save Jax.
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