"If something happens in their life, they have no window of opportunity to get the second vaccination...they have to start all over again."

March 11, 2021 | 23m 06s

In this story, a caretaker tells us about her experience caring for her husband, father, and mother throughout the years. She closes the story by explaining the frustrations getting accessibility to the vaccine in her hometown.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC: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

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