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Real Story featuring Maria
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

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Charlies Story Flu
Real Stories, Real People

Charlie’s Story (Flu)

Charlie was a healthy 38-year-old whose flu illness put him in the hospital for 58 days

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Brent's Story Flu
Real Stories, Real People

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

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Crystals Story RSV
Real Stories, Real People

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

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India
Real Stories, Real People

India’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)

Years later, a young woman still struggles with issues from meningitis she had as a teen

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Alison
Real Stories, Real People

Alison’s Story (Tetanus)

An 81-year-old woman reflects on a boy who died from a disease that is now vaccine-preventable

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COVID-19 story featuring Tara
Real Stories, Real People

Tara’s Story (COVID-19)

A family’s loss underscores the importance of COVID-19 prevention measures

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Chickenpox story featuring Susan
Real Stories, Real People

Susan’s Story (Chickenpox)

More than 20 years later, a young woman still has scars from the vaccine-preventable disease that nearly killed her

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