A heart-wrenching situation has captured national attention as Vice President JD Vance has stepped in to assist a distant relative whose 12-year-old daughter was denied a heart transplant due to her unvaccinated status.

Adaline Deal, the young girl in question, has a rare heart defect that places her at high risk of sudden heart failure.

Despite her need for a transplant, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio has refused to place her on the waiting list because her parents, due to religious beliefs, have declined to vaccinate her against Covid-19.

The Situation Unfolds: A Mother’s Desperate Plea for Help

Adaline’s mother, Jeneen Deal, made an emotional plea last week, speaking to DailyMail.com about her family’s dire situation.

She revealed how the hospital’s decision left them with little hope for her daughter’s survival, as she fears the precious time they have left is running out.

In an exclusive interview, Vice President JD Vance shared that he had recently learned about the case and was determined to assist the family.

Although Vance admitted the connection was distant, he expressed concern and his desire to help in any way possible.

Jeneen’s response was one of gratitude and hope, hopeful that Vance’s awareness of the issue could bring attention to the family’s cause and possibly support a bill currently in Congress that aims to address vaccination-based discrimination in medical treatment.

The Family’s Religious Beliefs and Their Stand on Vaccination

The Deal family’s decision not to vaccinate Adaline stems from their religious convictions.

Jeneen explained that although her daughter had received some routine childhood vaccinations, the family has always refrained from giving her flu and Covid vaccines.

Their faith and beliefs have guided their choices, which has put them at odds with hospital requirements.

However, the family’s concern is not about special treatment, but rather about the right to make medical decisions based on personal and religious convictions, and they are urging Congress to pass a bill that would prevent hospitals from denying treatment based on vaccination status.

Medical and Legal Challenges: Adaline’s Complex Health Condition

Adaline’s heart condition, Ebstein’s anomaly, combined with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, presents a complex medical challenge.

The combination of these conditions means that Adaline’s heart does not function properly, leading to significant health risks.

Despite this, the young girl is cognitively delayed and does not fully grasp the extent of her condition.

Her mother described how she only understands that her heart makes her feel sick and that she isn’t able to do the things she wants to do.

The situation is further complicated by differing opinions among Adaline’s medical team, with one doctor supporting her eligibility for a transplant without the vaccines, while other doctors on the team require the vaccines for her to qualify.

Adaline’s Current Health and the Path Forward

At present, Adaline’s condition is considered stable, thanks in part to medication that has helped reduce fluid around her heart, improving her health and allowing her to return to school.

However, the reality is that Adaline is still at risk, and her prognosis remains uncertain.

Doctors have indicated that, because of her stable condition, Adaline would be placed toward the bottom of the transplant list, with the expectation that she would need to receive the Covid and flu vaccines to be considered eligible.

In response to this, Jeneen has indicated that they may seek to transfer Adaline’s care to another hospital that does not have the same vaccination requirements.

Hospital’s Stand on the Issue and Future Steps

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has issued a statement regarding its evaluation process for transplant candidates, explaining that it focuses on ensuring long-term success for all patients.

They also noted that the availability of organs for transplantation is limited, and therefore, every case must be carefully considered.

Despite this, the Deal family is determined to find a solution that will allow their daughter to receive the treatment she desperately needs, regardless of her vaccination status.

With support from people like Vice President JD Vance and potential legislative action, the family remains hopeful for a positive outcome.

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