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By Thomas George & Ryan Fahey A mother found her 15-month-old dead in bed just days after the little one was discharged from hospital. Olly Stopforth’s parents became worried when a cold he was suffering from developed into a fever, and then a pin prick rash. Their first port of call was Calpol but his symptoms became worse. By the next morning, the rash had spread, now covering his face and torso, and his temperature was high. He was also very lethargic. The family had a video call with their GP, who said it might be a viral illness, telling the parents to continue giving the youngster Calpol…