I got a message from Isabella's doctor today that she should be getting another Synagis shot for April. So, I guess Sat was not her last shot for RSV. She said if her March shot was March 1-15, then she would need an April shot. The shot is good for a 30 day span, and she needs coverage thru the majority of April (RSV season is typically Nov-April in MN).
WHAT IS RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults and children. But premature babies or those with lung or heart problems have a high risk of getting very sick if they catch RSV early in life. This is because premature babies do not have fully developed lungs. Also, because they were born early, they may not have received virus-fighting substances (called antibodies) from their mothers that help them fight off RSV and other viruses.
Each year, an estimated 125,000 infants in the United States are hospitalized with severe RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalization.1-5 Severe RSV infections may cause up to 500 infants deaths annually in the United States.6 RSV may also cause more long-term health problems, such as asthma.
Each year, an estimated 125,000 infants in the United States are hospitalized with severe RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalization.1-5 Severe RSV infections may cause up to 500 infants deaths annually in the United States.6 RSV may also cause more long-term health problems, such as asthma.
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