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tawadi

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Sun Jan 29, 2012, 05:24 PM Jan 2012

Bella Santorum Hospitalized Because of Pneumonia [View all]

Bella Santorum Hospitalized Because of Pneumonia

Jan 29, 2012 2:12pm

The reason Bella Santorum was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Saturday night is because she has pneumonia in both of her lungs, a campaign aide told ABC News.

The 3-year-old, who has the serious genetic disorder Trisomy 18, is not on a ventilator, though, which is a very good sign. The family has medical equipment in their Virginia home and because of the risk of infection in hospitals they try to keep her out unless it is absolutely necessary.

She was in and out of hospitals the first year of her life, but since then — aside from besides being admitted for surgeries — she has not spent any time in the hospital before Saturday, Rick Santorum has said on the campaign trail.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/bella-santorum-hospitalized-because-of-pneumonia


(Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Hope she recovers swiftly and without incident Saokymo Jan 2012 #1
Sweet little girl. Hope she is better soon. Rick get got of politics and take care of your family. The Wielding Truth Jan 2012 #2
looks like a little lamb. poor angel. her dad is a dick. every second roguevalley Jan 2012 #19
I concur with your sentiments. nt OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #32
get well soon, sweetie riverwalker Jan 2012 #3
I hope she gets well soon! onpatrol98 Jan 2012 #4
Poor baby. I hope she's home soon. EFerrari Jan 2012 #5
Feel better soon, Bella! Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #6
Get well soon, sweet little Bella DesertRat Jan 2012 #7
Scary stuff Mz Pip Jan 2012 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Occupy_2012 Jan 2012 #20
So sad tawadi Jan 2012 #26
I didn't know that he had a child who had health problems. Beacool Jan 2012 #9
Get well soon, Bella susanr516 Jan 2012 #10
I for one wish her a speedy return to good health! lastlib Jan 2012 #11
Call me rude but lemme bring up health care politics alp227 Jan 2012 #12
Santorum says he's responsible for HSA's. Suspect his family has more than catastrophic insurance. flpoljunkie Jan 2012 #13
Wonder if this fundamentlist jerk HarryPowell Jan 2012 #14
As an ex-two term Senator ... IggleDoer Jan 2012 #16
Prayers for sweet Bella and her family. nt TBF Jan 2012 #15
cute little girl blueknight Jan 2012 #17
I wish her speedy recovery sakabatou Jan 2012 #18
my heart goes out to the santorum family, and i wish this little angel a speedy recovery. nt arely staircase Jan 2012 #21
Good wishes and prayers. emilyg Jan 2012 #22
Always sorry to hear of a little one who is sick! JNelson6563 Jan 2012 #23
Pneumonia in both lungs! I hope they caught it early and she responds to antibiotics. truthisfreedom Jan 2012 #24
I want to express my heart felt concern jimlup Jan 2012 #25
Positive healing thoughts for little Bella Raine Jan 2012 #27
A genetic disorder, Rick Santorum as a father, and pneumonia in both lungs? 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #28
Good luck little girl. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #29
DU has a civilized response to a sad situation. existentialist Jan 2012 #30
All the best and prayers for your little Rick gopiscrap Jan 2012 #31
lovely little girl Skittles Jan 2012 #33
I wish her a swift recovery. What a sweet little girl. IndyJones Jan 2012 #34
Aw, that's too bad. Hope she gets better soon, poor kid. TwilightGardener Jan 2012 #35
Is that his campaign button? The link doesn't say anything about it... CTyankee Jan 2012 #36
That's sad lunatica Jan 2012 #37
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