"Even if you think you're protected, viruses can get you."

December 19, 2022 | 19m 21s

This storyteller shares their experience with COVID-19, the vaccines, research participation and being a caregiver.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Native American, American Indian or Alaskan Native White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):9xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient,Caregiver,Participant

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health; COVID-19

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Diabetes; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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