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
Brent’s Story (Flu)
Brent was a vibrant and healthy 29-year-old chef with a bright future ahead of him when he became ill and eventually died from flu
Crystal’s Story (RSV)
A new mom wants parents to learn about RSV and how to prevent it, without the heartbreaking hospital stay that her family endured
India’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
Years later, a young woman still struggles with issues from meningitis she had as a teen
Tara’s Story (COVID-19)
A family’s loss underscores the importance of COVID-19 prevention measures
Alison’s Story (Tetanus)
An 81-year-old woman reflects on a boy who died from a disease that is now vaccine-preventable
Susan’s Story (Chickenpox)
More than 20 years later, a young woman still has scars from the vaccine-preventable disease that nearly killed her
Virginia’s Story (COVID-19)
A certified nursing assistant describes her experience with COVID-19 and contending with vaccine hesitancy from her co-workers (in Spanish with English captions)
Telva’s Story (COVID-19)
A physician dispels myths and encourages her patients to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Emily’s Story (COVID-19)
Both of Emily’s parents were opposed to her getting vaccinated, until they themselves contracted COVID-19
Andrew’s Story (COVID-19)
Father learns the hard way the importance of not letting your guard down in preventing COVID-19
Meaghan’s Story (Flu)
High school student with Hodgkin lymphoma relies on community immunity for protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, including flu