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Saab Magalona’s 3-year-old son Vito hospitalized

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<p>Saab Magalona’s second son Vito is on the mend after being hospitalized for the flu and a “very high” fever.</p><p>The podcast host and singer shared the news with her fans on Instagram, saying three-year-old Vito spent three nights in the hospital after being rushed to the ER on Sunday, February 5. She added that Vito wasn’t diagnosed with COVID-19 but two other viral infections, rhinovirus and parainfluenza.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXQnRAP6E1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A200977.89999999106%2C%22ls%22%3A200819.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A200822.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Weather update: Stormy but in the company of brave rock stars,” she wrote. “It’s our 3rd night in the hospital - Vito got hit by the flu and a very high fever made us rush him to the ER on Sunday! He is much better today and crossing our fingers we will be cleared to go home tomorrow. … Stay safe, everyone!”</p><p>Referring to her firstborn son, Saab said, “Pancho unfortunately has started showing signs of congestion back home. I haven’t seen him since Sunday and I keep accidentally crying during our video calls. Screen recorded one where he gets reminded of mama’s love. Please pray that it isn’t as bad for him.”</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/1/30/fresh-scoops/watch-saab-magalona-shares-latest-achievement-of-198271"><strong>READ: Saab Magalona shares latest achievement of son with celebral palsy<br/></strong></a></div><p>Fortunately, Vito was discharged from the hospital just before his older brother turned 5 years old on Wednesday, February 7. Taking to Instagram to celebrate Pancho’s birthday, Saab wrote, “Happiest 5th birthday to my Puddy!</p><p>“You are sooo beloved by many. I pray you continue being a blessing to others as you have always been to me and your papa! Stay punk rock, my Ocean!”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZgaSAPIOc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A200988.59999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A200819.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A200822.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Saab’s husband, Jim Bacarro, also shared his birthday message for Pancho on Instagram, calling him their “miracle boy.”</p><p>“Far from our original birthday bash plans, but still, the happiest boy in the world partied hard. Every day is a blessing with our miracle boy. Happy birthday Puddy!!!!” he wrote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZtPAzvTgH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A419840.1999999881%2C%22ls%22%3A200819.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A200822.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Pancho was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He had a twin sister, Luna, who passed away on the same day they were born in 2018. Meanwhile, Vito was born in September 2019.</p><p>Saab is the daughter of the late rap icon Francis Magalona and is the sister of actress Maxene Magalona. She and Jim have been married since 2015.</p>

<p>Saab Magalona’s second son Vito is on the mend after being hospitalized for the flu and a ‘very high’ fever.</p>

Saab Magalona’s second son Vito is on the mend after being hospitalized for the flu and a ‘very high’ fever.

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Saab Magalona’s 3-year-old son Vito hospitalized

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Published Feb 09, 2023 12:32 PM PHT

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