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Six Flags America
Join us on June 13, 2010
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Clayton was born with a rare disease called chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), which occurs only in one out of a million people.
The condition is caused by a glitch in the immune system that makes it very vulnerable to germs and results in recurrent chronic infections, some of which can be life threatening.
Clayton was not diagnosed until he was two and had a severe, life-threatening lung infection. He was taken to Hopkins Children’s where “the brilliant Dr. Howard Lederman had a diagnosis for us within 48 hours,” says his mother, Marty.
Clayton stayed at Hopkins Children’s for three weeks while doctors figured out the appropriate course of treatment. The Cowans now must be vigilant and watch for any signs of infection. If Clayton has a fever for more than two days, he needs to undergo blood tests and X-rays to rule out serious infection.
The greatest threats to Clayton’s health are recurrent bacterial and fungal infections. He takes antibiotics and antifungal medication every day to prevent them.
He also receives interferon-gamma injections three times a week to boost his immune defense, but this is definitely something he doesn’t look forward to. Clayton's parents try to keep a healthy perspective about his exposure to bacteria and other germs.
About the Hospital
Founded in 1912 as the children's hospital of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, treating more than 90,000 children each year. Hopkins Children’s is consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals in the nation. Hopkins Children’s is Maryland's largest children’s hospital and the only state-designated Trauma Service and Burn Unit for pediatric patients. It has recognized Centers of Excellence in dozens of pediatric subspecialties, including allergy, cardiology, cystic fibrosis, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, pulmonary, and transplant. For more information, please visit www.hopkinschildrens.org.
About the Park
Conveniently located between Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Annapolis, Six Flags America is the nation’s capital of FUN! Six Flags America offers a full day of excitement for the whole family with more than 100 rides, games, shows, and attractions, including seven phenomenal roller coasters such as SUPERMAN: Ride of Steel, BATWING, and classic wooden coaster The Wild One. In addition to thrilling theme park fun, admission to Six Flags America includes Hurricane Harbor Water Park, which boasts water rides and attractions for all ages including Tornado, a whirlwind ride down seven and a half stories! This summer, Six Flags America opens Thomas TownSM, a brand-new family area inspired by Thomas the Tank Engine! It’s the largest Thomas Town in North America, and the largest expansion of the park in over a decade!!
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