A Child’s Near-Death From COVID Rallies Support In Mississippi, But Few Vaccinations

Allie Henderson with her sister Claire (left) and her mom, LeAnn, outside their home recently in Terry, Miss. "I want people to get vaccinated — because I know what it feels like," Allie says of her near-fatal encounter with COVID-19 earlier this year.

Allie Henderson’s friends, extended family, church and the community prayed for the popular young athlete’s life, and celebrated her recovery. So why won’t they follow her plea and get vaccinated?

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Sarah Varney