A family of 13 who lost their mother to the flu “have no words” for the generosity they have been shown following her sudden death.
Julie Theobald, 47, was admitted to an intensive care unit in Melbourne on June 10 after a nasty bout of flu worsened and she contracted pneumonia.
The dear mother flew on a plane for the first time when she was taken to hospital for treatment. She sadly died after two weeks in the ICU.
His daughter, Jessica Theobald, shared an update on how her family was facing a GoFundMe page where almost $14,000 has been donated.
“We are very overwhelmed and shocked by the number of people who have taken money out of their own pockets to help our family,” he wrote on Monday.
‘I know money is tough right now for everyone and knowing that people have helped us reach our goal, I have no words.
‘I can’t thank each and every one of you enough, in such a dark and tragic time for our family, this has brought us so much happiness.
‘Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.’
A family of 13 who lost their mother to the flu “have no words” for the generosity they have been shown in place of her sudden death (pictured, Julie Theobald in her youth)
Julie Theobald, 47, was admitted to an intensive care unit in Melbourne on June 10 after a nasty bout of flu worsened and she contracted pneumonia (Theobald family pictured).
Jessica previously revealed that she and her 12 siblings were “extremely shocked and heartbroken” by the news of their mother’s death.
“Mom leaves behind 13 incredible children, ranging in age from seven to 31, and her devoted husband/our dad, Billy,” she said.
Professor Catherine Bennett, a leading epidemiologist, shared her top tips for staying healthy this winter with Daily Mail Australia.
The Deakin University epidemiology professor has urged Australians to get vaccinated against the flu.
“Flu vaccines don’t last more than about six months,” he said.
‘They are not that different from Covid in that the best protection occurs in the first six months.
‘It is also the vaccines that target the variation we are likely to encounter, and that can change year to year. That’s why having an up-to-date flu vaccine is the most important thing to help reduce your risk.
“It may not completely prevent you from getting the flu, but it’s about preventing serious illness, and that’s what we want, especially for people with underlying illnesses.”
Professor Catherine Bennett, Professor of Epidemiology at Deakin University, has shared her top tips for staying healthy this winter.
Dr. Bennett also recommended wearing a mask in crowded areas, being mindful of ventilation, and keeping your distance from new people.
He said the winter wave of influenza was rising earlier than in recent years.
‘This year it seems that it has gone backwards and the worst is yet to come. So it’s a good time to get the message out to people,” he said.