47 y.o. Howard Breidenbach, an independent trucker from Myrtle Creek #Oregon spent 100 days on life support including ECMO due to COVID. He regrets not getting vaccinated and is encouraging others not to make his mistake #TheySurvivedCovid apnews.com/article/corona… 
“I thought it was a scam until I got (COVID-19),” Howard said. “It’s serious, and it’s real.
“COVID is no joke.”
“COVID is no joke.”
"For nearly 100 days, Howard was receiving a medical treatment that temporarily draws blood from the body, provides artificial oxygenation of the blood and returns it to the cardiovascular system."
“My idea was that we all get the shot and all die of cancer 10 years later,” Howard said. “I was wrong, and now I’ve got myself to blame and am reaping my rewards.
“I’m 48 years old and have to have somebody take care of me. Every mental image you hold of yourself is lost.
“I’m 48 years old and have to have somebody take care of me. Every mental image you hold of yourself is lost.
He credits pulmonary specialist Dr. Luana Petre Nedita for helping save his life.
“I owe her everything, and I want her to know it,” Howard said.
“I owe her everything, and I want her to know it,” Howard said.
Following Howard’s ordeal, he and Tonja both agreed to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Today, both Howard and Tonja are encouraging those who are on the fence to vaccinate or not vaccinate to get the shot.
Today, both Howard and Tonja are encouraging those who are on the fence to vaccinate or not vaccinate to get the shot.
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