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Please share your story to help others understand more about the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases, drug-resistant infections, and other infectious diseases
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Emmily’s Story (Flu)
Emmily was a healthy, active 13-year old, who ended up in a medically-induced coma for nearly 6 weeks as a complication of influenza (flu). The flu vaccine likely saved her life.
Emily’s Story (RSV)
Emily’s daughter Presley caught RSV and passed away in November 2021. Now, Emily advocates and raises awareness about RSV
Maria’s Story (COVID-19)
Maria was a healthy, active 41-year-old who contracted COVID-19 before vaccines were available, and is now a severe COVID-19/ECMO survivor and a vaccine advocate
Courtney’s Story (Flu)
As a dialysis coordinator at a south Louisiana hospital, Courtney has seen firsthand how influenza (flu) impacts people with chronic health conditions such as kidney disease
Susan’s Story (RSV)
After battling RSV for several months, Susan hopes to raise awareness about the potential danger of RSV in causing serious health complications in older adults
Tot’s Story (RSV)
On a daily basis, James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH, sees how viruses like RSV can affect the youngest patients in a hospital; however, watching his grandmother become seriously ill with RSV was not easy and struck a personal chord for him and his family
Alison’s Story (RSV)
As a healthcare professional and a mother, Alison hopes to educate parents on RSV and the signs to look for to help protect their children
Megan’s Story (RSV)
Arming yourself with information is important to protecting the health of your children and this mother encourages parents to educate themselves on preventive measures to keep their families safe from RSV