Audrey Wiggins Turns 10-Day ICU Sepsis Ordeal Into Awareness Campaign and Children's Book
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Audrey Wiggins Turns 10-Day ICU Sepsis Ordeal Into Awareness Campaign and Children's Book
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Audrey Wiggins said a 2015 sepsis case left her in intensive care for 10 days, including five in a medically induced coma, and nearly killed her before a long recovery.
Wiggins now uses the Begin Again Foundation and her children's book "Katie Koala's Biggest Bite" to push earlier recognition, saying she sought help too late because she had never heard of sepsis.
Her condition escalated from flu-like symptoms to confusion, nosebleeds, dangerously low blood pressure and acute respiratory distress syndrome, with doctors initially testing for autoimmune diseases before identifying sepsis.
Wiggins said every untreated hour can raise sepsis mortality by up to 8% and urged parents to ask doctors directly, "Could this be sepsis?" because the condition can stem from infections ranging from strep throat to cuts.
Her account comes after NASCAR star Kyle Busch's death from sepsis, adding urgency to warnings that the fast-moving condition can trigger organ failure and death if treatment is delayed.
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Audrey Wiggins and Pediatric Sepsis Awareness: June 2026 Status Report Finds No Verifiable Information
Overview
As of June 2026, a thorough investigation found no verifiable information or reputable public coverage about Audrey Wiggins’ alleged sepsis ordeal, related awareness campaign, or children’s book. Researchers searched news outlets, official health organizations, library catalogs, and major book retailers to find any connection between Audrey Wiggins and a reported 10-day ICU sepsis experience or advocacy efforts. Despite these extensive efforts, no evidence was found to support the existence of her story or related initiatives. The only mention of Audrey Wiggins in official records was unrelated, confirming that her involvement in sepsis awareness remains unverified.