Desiree Jennings was physically healthy and in good shape and a Washington Redskins Cheerleader Ambassador when she received a flu shot on August 23, 2009. After the shot, she developed flu-like symptoms and on September 7, 2009 she started having fainting spells and convulsions. She was sent to a couple of different hospitals. The prestigious Johns Hopkins hospital gave her a diagnosis of Dystonia, a rare neurological condition. Her story unfolded in the media and videos of her story went viral on the internet, which gained the attention of Jenny McCarthy with Generation Rescue who sent her to see Dr. Buttar in November of 2009.
October 15, 2009 – FOX, Washington, DC – Initial Story
October 15, 2009 – NBC, Washington, DC – Initial Story
October 16, 2009 – Inside Edition – Initial Story
October 19, 2009 – FOX, Washington, DC – Celebrities Reach Out to Help
October 29, 2009 – Desiree Jennings’ Own Video Release
November 5, 2009 – NBC, Charlotte, NC – Desiree Jennings is Seeking Help from Dr. Buttar
November 19, 2009 – FOX, Washington, DC – Road to Recovery
November 20, 2009 – Dr. Buttar Addresses the National Autism Association about Desiree Jennings
February 4, 2010 – Inside Edition
July 23, 2010 – ABC News – 20/20
