Clare Hoang
Clare’s Story
In 2012, Clare lost her three-year-old son Phoenix to meningococcal disease. One morning he woke with a mild fever, but played and ate normally. After a nap, he started vomiting and had diarrhea. His temperature was 104 degrees. Clare rushed Phoenix to the ER where his condition worsened. He spent the next three days on life support while doctors tried to save his life. On the fourth day, Phoenix passed away.
Clare works with the National Meningitis Association because she wants parents to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and understand that they can ask for a meningococcal vaccination for their young children. Phoenix’s twin brother has been vaccinated.
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