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Kaden’s Story (Flu)

Kaden was an otherwise healthy, active 7-year-old who ended up losing both of his legs due to complications from flu

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Kaitlyn’s Story (Flu)

Kaitlyn was a student at the University of Florida in Gainesville when she nearly died from flu

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Headshot of Lindsay, an HPV advocate
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Lindsay’s Story (HPV)

After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, Lindsay became dedicated to raising awareness about cancer prevention and HPV vaccination

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Mollie's Story (C. Diff)
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Mollie’s Story (C. diff)

Mollie wants everyone to know that C. diff is more common than people think, but also preventable and treatable …

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6-year-old Ben recovers in the hospital holding balloons and smiling
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Ben’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)

A 6-year-old was hospitalized and permanently lost all hearing in his left ear due to bacterial meningitis. Now he wants others to know about life-saving vaccines …

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Vivian wearing cowboy hat at Grand Canyon
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Vivian’s Story (Hepatitis B)

A doctor unknowingly infected with hepatitis B first learned of her diagnosis while donating blood at college at age 19 …

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A woman sits in a restaurant booth eating cake
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Sonya’s Story (COVID-19)

A daughter prays that her mother’s death helps others understand the dangers of COVID-19

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Ricky's Story (C. Diff)
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Ricky’s Story (C. diff)

Ricky was a 23-year-old college student when he was diagnosed with a severe case of C. diff that made him sick for over a year and cost him thousands of dollars on treatment

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