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Catholic influencer’s five-year-old son dies after 11-day battle with flu

Flu cases on the rise in 2026
  • Influencer Paul Kim announced the death of his five-year-old son, Micah, following a severe case of the flu.
  • Micah was hospitalized on December 21, with the flu causing seizures and sepsis, leading to him being placed on life support.
  • Kim revealed that scans showed no brain activity, and Micah passed away on January 1 after an 11-day battle.
  • A Catholic influencer, Kim expressed gratitude for the prayers received and believes his son is now in Heaven, “evangelizing the world”
  • Micah's death comes amidst a significant surge in severe flu cases across the U.S., with the child death toll rising and health officials reporting the worst flu season in nearly 15 years.
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