- Daina Maxwell and Dez'Arae Harrison
Mother and Her Daughter With Asthma, Who Was Hospitalized for Influenza-related Complications
- “I never knew how serious influenza was until Dez'Arae got it,” Daina Maxwell said. “I am so lucky to still have her here, and I am not willing to take any more chances.”
Daina's daughter Dez'Arae was diagnosed with influenza in March 2007—a time when most people are looking forward to the warm summer weather, not getting sick. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza virus activity typically peaks in February or March. Vaccination throughout the entire influenza season, which can begin as early as August and end as late as May, is beneficial and recommended.1
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