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Baby's 'meningitis' death probed Baby's 'meningitis' death probed
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A health authority in Kent has started an investigation into the death of a baby from suspected meningitis.A health authority in Kent has started an investigation into the death of a baby from suspected meningitis.
Harvey Davies, who suffered brain damage and organ failure, died on Sunday aged two weeks.Harvey Davies, who suffered brain damage and organ failure, died on Sunday aged two weeks.
West Kent NHS Primary Care Trust said it would look into Harvey's death following complaints from his family.West Kent NHS Primary Care Trust said it would look into Harvey's death following complaints from his family.
The family claim a GP told Harvey's mother, Sharon Humm, 21, of Swanley, that he had colic and did not check the baby's temperature. The family claim a GP told Harvey's grandmother, Sharon Humm, 46, of Swanley, that he had colic and did not check the baby's temperature.
Harvey's grandmother Sharon Humm said her daughter had been left "devastated" by his death and was too upset to talk.
'Little miracle''Little miracle'
Mrs Humm, 46, said: "We felt neglected from the time of birth. Harvey had mauve hands and purple feet when he was born." Mrs Humm said: "We felt neglected from the time of birth. Harvey had mauve hands and purple feet when he was born."
Harvey was born five weeks prematurely and had been described as a "little miracle" after his mother was told she had polycystic ovary syndrome. Harvey was born five weeks prematurely and had been described as a "little miracle", after his mother was told she had polycystic ovary syndrome.
We are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of a young child, and our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time Dr James Thallon, NHS West KentWe are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of a young child, and our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time Dr James Thallon, NHS West Kent
He was taken to a GP surgery on Friday after the family became concerned that his skin looked a "sickly yellow" colour and his breathing was laboured.He was taken to a GP surgery on Friday after the family became concerned that his skin looked a "sickly yellow" colour and his breathing was laboured.
However, Mrs Humm said the doctor sent them home with a prescription without taking his temperature.However, Mrs Humm said the doctor sent them home with a prescription without taking his temperature.
The baby's father, Dan Davies, 22, said: "We just listened to her because we thought she was the best person to tell us what to do."The baby's father, Dan Davies, 22, said: "We just listened to her because we thought she was the best person to tell us what to do."
Harvey was taken to Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford by ambulance the following day when he suffered a seizure and later transferred to the intensive baby care unit at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Harvey was taken to Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford by ambulance the following day when he suffered a seizure and was later transferred to the intensive baby care unit at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
The family were were told Harvey could have contracted meningitis from his infected umbilical cord. The family was told Harvey could have contracted meningitis from his infected umbilical cord.
Mrs Humm added that staff at both hospitals had been "fantastic".Mrs Humm added that staff at both hospitals had been "fantastic".
Dr James Thallon, NHS West Kent's medical director, said: "We are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of a young child and our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.Dr James Thallon, NHS West Kent's medical director, said: "We are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of a young child and our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
"NHS West Kent will investigate the circumstances around this tragic death, as is routine in these circumstances.""NHS West Kent will investigate the circumstances around this tragic death, as is routine in these circumstances."
He said it would be inappropriate to comment further "before the facts become clear".He said it would be inappropriate to comment further "before the facts become clear".