...if she has COVID, the whole house probably has it.

August 30, 2023 | 09m 25s

This storyteller shares how a visit to the ER for child with high fever led to the realization the entire family was sick.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):2xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat; Immune System; Lungs and Breathing

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Infections, Injuries and Wounds

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

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