The 'Boy in the Plastic Bubble' is indeed based on a true story. There are medical conditions that cause a person's immune system to be so compromised that normal life in an unsterilized environment is not possible. This led to the idea of creating a protected, sterile space for the affected individuals, similar to what was depicted in the story. It's a tragic yet fascinating real - life phenomenon that inspired the fictional story.
Yes, it is. The story was inspired by real - life cases of people with severe immunodeficiency disorders who had to live in extremely sterile environments, much like being in a 'plastic bubble' to protect themselves from outside germs.
Yes, it's a true story. The real - life situation involved a child whose immune system was so weak that normal environments were life - threatening. So, like in the story, measures were taken to keep him in a highly protected, bubble - like setting to ensure his survival.