I also think you did the right thing. You must have been terrified when you couldn't wake her and I cannot begin to imagine what horrible thoughts were going through your mind.
What a shame it took so long to locate her mom. No matter what her age, a girl usually needs her mom when she's ill and mandatory admission or not, your niece needs medical help. It's good to know that she's getting it.
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