Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026
Initial Symptoms
Haisleigh exhibits vomiting, shivering, and cold, mottled skin.
First Hospital Visit
Discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a stomach bug diagnosis.
Condition Deterioration
Symptoms worsen; mother calls 999 for emergency assistance.
Emergency Re-admission
Diagnosed with meningococcal sepsis; clinical team states she was 40 minutes from death.
Investigation Update
Hospital trust confirms an internal investigation into the incident is nearly complete.
A two-year-old girl was nearly lost to meningococcal sepsis after being discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a 'stomach bug' diagnosis. The case has triggered an internal investigation and renewed calls for medical professionals to prioritize parental intuition in pediatric triage.