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From A Coma To Rehabilitation For Boy Who Contracted Lyme Disease

wisconsinFrom A Coma To Rehabilitation For Boy Who Contracted Lyme Disease

WAUPUN, Wis. — A 10-year-old Waupun boy who slipped into a coma after contracting Lyme disease continues to work toward his goal of walking again. The disease had Kaidon Shaw fighting for his life two months ago. Now, Kaidon’s medical team and family are marking his progress along his road to recovery at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. Kaidon’s condition initially wasn’t good. He continued to decline after he was taken to Children’s Hospital and within 12 hours of his arrival was placed on a ventilator. Read more.