Catholic influencer’s 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands
Kim’s posts, some of which showed Micah in the hospital, were viewed millions of times.
Throughout the ordeal, Kim referred to his son as a fighter and “my hero.”
In a written Instagram post, he quoted Job 1:21, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” and said Micah had entered “the never-ending glory, love, and peace of God.”
He added that while his family’s hearts are broken, they continue to rely on their faith.
Kim also asked followers to pray for his family as they learn “how to live by faith and not by sight.”
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Kim first shared news of his son’s illness Dec. 21. (iStock)
According to recent data, the CDC reported 288 pediatric deaths in the 2024-25 season.
This has been a record high for a non-pandemic year, mostly among unvaccinated kids, with 70% having underlying conditions like asthma.
In addition, a new so-called “super flu” strain has emerged this season, a mutation of influenza A H3N2 called subclade K. It’s highly contagious and aggressive and is sweeping the nation this season.
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On average, around 20,000 children under 5 are said to be hospitalized annually, with younger children (under 6 months) facing the highest mortality risk, highlighting the importance of annual vaccination, according to the CDC.
Kim did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Angelica Stabile contributed to this report.
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