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Real Stories, Real People

Riza’s Story (COVID-19)

Nurse recognizes that due to COVID-19, she must figure out new ways to be there for her clients, through the lens of a phone

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Kate’s Story (COVID-19)

Healthcare professional working in a shelter admits a COVID-19 positive mom with her new baby

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Roger’s Story (Hepatitis)

As a healthy adult, Roger learned he contracted hepatitis B as a child

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John’s Story (Hepatitis)

John was diagnosed with hepatitis B when he was 16 years old but is living a full, adventurous life

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Jason’s Story (Hepatitis)

Jason who is infected with HIV, was also unexpectedly diagnosed with hepatitis B and now helps educate high school students about hepatitis B and HIV

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Mark’s Story (Pneumonia)

Healthy adult hospitalized for one month due to pneumococcal disease

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Dash’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)

An 18-year-old high school athlete battles sepsis and meningococcal disease

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Bryerlee’s Story (Flu)

4-year-old suffered from spasms that rocked her entire body as she struggled for air due to flu

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Emma’s Story (Flu)

Flu attacked her heart, causing the 6-year-old to lose her life

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Nick’s Story (Flu)

Healthy father hospitalized and experiencing lifelong medical complications from flu

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