[ASL version] Invisible Disabilities: Long Covid and other Post-Infectious Chronic Illnesses

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Imagine getting sick with a common cold or flu, or even an insect bite, and then never getting better. We present a diverse panel of people with post-infectious chronic illnesses, including Long COVID and Post-Lyme Disease, joined by a person with ME/CFS. Their personal stories are followed by a presentation from Alfred DeMaria, M.D., the former Medical Director of the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In his presentation, Dr. DeMaria addresses the similarities between Long COVID, Post-Lyme Disease, and ME/CFS.

This program was originally presented on September 15th, 2021, by the Health and Disability Partnership at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with the Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association.

Hosted by Rodrigo Monterrey, MPA.
Q&A moderated by Nassira Nicola and Anna Phylaxis.

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Resources about Long Covid:

Resources about ME/CFS:

Resources about Lyme Disease:

0:00 Intro
0:25 Speakers Intro
0:45 Anna Phylaxis Event Introduction
1:35 Rodrigo Monterrey Presentation & Event Details
4:05 Kayla Scheiner Presentation
10:30 Claudia Maria Carrera Presentation
18:35 Cynthia Adinig Presentation
26:00 Alfred DeMaria Presentation
36:35 Q&A Session
54:15 Resources