Real Stories, Real People
Maria’s Story (RSV)
The days her daughter, Grace, was hospitalized for RSV were some of the longest and scariest days this mother had to face since becoming a parent
Charlie’s Story (Flu)
Charlie was a healthy 38-year-old whose flu illness put him in the hospital for 58 days
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
Alison’s Story (Tetanus)
An 81-year-old woman reflects on a boy who died from a disease that is now vaccine-preventable
Tara’s Story (COVID-19)
A family’s loss underscores the importance of COVID-19 prevention measures
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