I recently had the opportunity to visit New York to speak about something close to my heart: respiratory syncytial virus (
#RSV).
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As a mom, I understand how overwhelming caring for our kids can be, and RSV can be a big concern. While hospitalization is uncommon, serious RSV lung infection is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under one. It typically spreads during the winter virus season (fall through spring, but varies by region) but can happen anytime, especially as older children are exposed outside the home in schools or daycares, bringing the virus back to vulnerable babies.
The good news is there are options to help prevent serious RSV lung infection, beyond just handwashing and avoiding shared toys. One of them I encourage you to speak with your pediatric healthcare provider about is Beyfortus® (nirsevimab-alip) 50mg and 100mg Injection.
Before Zoë, I didn’t realize how even healthy, full-term babies could be affected by RSV, but I learned a lo...