A mum is worried that her eight-year-old son could potentially die on the school run this winter because he's allergic to the cold.
One icy blast of wind could be fatal for little Jayden O'Brien as the allergic reaction is triggered by his skin being exposed to anything below body temperature.
The youngster has temperature urticaria, a rare disorder which limits his life significantly. While this can range from tingling to hives, he is also at risk of a severe anaphylactic reaction.
With temperatures across the UK plunging this weekend, Jayden's mum Jenna Peacock, 35, is worried. Speaking from the family home in Ashford, Kent, Jenna said: “I worry about him because his condition could be life-threatening. “He could go into an anaphylactic
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