Funny Rare Disease Awareness Button

The zebra is the official symbol of rare diseases. Everyone has his/her own stripes, those characteristics that make each individual distinct. While each of the more than 7,000 rare diseases are unique, there are many commonalities that unite the rare disease community “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras" is a restatement of Occam's razor: the most likely outcome is usually correct. This concept is drilled into medical providers, contributing to rare diseases being missed or misdiagnosed.