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health2 years ago

"Community Mourns the Sudden Loss of Cherished Teacher and Father to Flu Complications"

Cody Capps, a 37-year-old father-of-four and special education teacher from Tennessee, died from complications related to influenza A, amid a surge in flu and other respiratory virus cases in the U.S. His death underscores the potential severity of what is often considered a mild illness. A GoFundMe page has raised over $75,000 for his family. The CDC reports a significant increase in flu-related hospitalizations and deaths this season, with a 48% rise in admissions in one week and an estimated 4,500 deaths so far. The 'triple threat' of Covid, flu, and RSV has led to reinstated mask mandates in over 30 hospital systems across 16 states.

health2 years ago

Tennessee Community Mourns Sudden Flu Death of Cherished Teacher

Cody Capps, a 37-year-old special education teacher from Robertson County, Tennessee, tragically passed away due to complications from Influenza A, shocking his community and loved ones. Despite being in excellent physical condition, Capps succumbed to the flu after falling ill during a family trip to Indiana for Christmas. His death has highlighted the severity of the flu and its potential impact on healthy individuals. Dr. William Schaffner emphasized the high rate of flu cases in the southeast and the importance of getting vaccinated, as the flu season is still at its peak.

health2 years ago

Tennessee Special Ed Teacher's Tragic Flu-Related Death Mourned by Community

Cody Capps, a 37-year-old special education teacher from Robertson County, Tennessee, tragically passed away due to complications from Influenza A. Despite being in excellent physical condition, Capps' sudden death from the flu has left his family and friends in shock. The flu is currently rampant in the southeast, with emergency rooms seeing a high number of cases. Dr. William Schaffner emphasizes the importance of the flu vaccine, which is well-matched to this year's virus, and urges everyone over six months old to get vaccinated, especially as the peak of flu season approaches.

obituary2 years ago

"Community Mourns the Sudden Loss of 37-Year-Old Robertson Teacher Cody Capps to Flu"

Cody Wray Capps, a cherished special education teacher and behavior coordinator in Robertson County Schools, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37 due to complications from the flu. He was known for his 13 years of dedicated service in education, his role as a husband and father to four boys, and his active involvement in his church and community. Services for Capps will be held in Indiana, with memorial contributions directed to his children's education fund and a GoFundMe for burial costs.