Allison’s Story(5:39)

Influenza Adult USA English

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I came out of this at 34 with a new permanent disability, with more long-term health consequences than I could have ever imagined.

Allison describes her experience with flu during her mid 30s. Her illness worsened to the point that she was hospitalized and needed life-support. She suffered severe complications in her fight to survive, including loss of a limb. (Courtesy, Alliance for Aging Research)

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