Utah Valley Pediatrics strives to keep parents up to date on the latest health topics and advisories. Our newsletter covers medicine changes and news, pediatric news, seasonal and age specific topics and what’s new at Utah Valley Pediatrics.
Archives
November 2007
Vol. 1 Issue 1
Medicine Changes
and News
Cough and Cold Medication Targeted to Children Under Two Years of Age Pulled From Shelves
Pacifiers Help Reduce Risk of SIDS
Pediatric News
Seasonal and Age Specific
The Importance of Hand Washing
What's New
at UVP
Utah Valley Pediatrics Builds Upon Commitment to Quality Care Through Involvement With UPIQ
Utah Valley Pediatrics Opens an Office in Payson
Contacts
Kevin Moffitt
Administrator
801-373-8930
Allison Arnold
Manager
801-373-8930
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Respiratory Syncycial Virus (RSV)
Along with icicles and muddy boots, the winter months also bring sniffles, sneezes and coughs. A major cause of these cold-like symptoms in young children is the Respiratory Syncycial Virus (RSV). Although this virus is usually minor, it’s important for parents to be aware of the warning signs of a more serious infection.
RSV is a very common viral disease of the lungs. Most children are infected by the age of two and may continue to be re-infected throughout their lives. RSV is transmitted through the mucus or saliva of the person who is infected, for example by sneezing, coughing or hand-to-mouth contact.
Initially, the signs and symptoms of RSV resemble a cold — coughing, sneezing, runny nose and fever. However, see your pediatrician if your infant or toddler has more severe signs such as difficulty eating, wheezing, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing or a blue tint around the lips. The pediatrician can then assess your child for further treatment. The majority of children with RSV improve with rest and fever medication. Infants who are premature or who have certain medical problems (such as congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease and impaired immunity) are at greater risk for more severe RSV infection and may need to be hospitalized for treatment.
As with most common illnesses, the best prevention is good hygiene — such as hand washing and using tissues when coughing or sneezing. If your infant or toddler is at greater risk for RSV complications, you may want to take extra care to avoid people with colds during the peak months (November to April). Infants in this high-risk category can also be given a monthly vaccine called Synagis. Contact your pediatrician for more information about this vaccine.
For more information:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rsv.html
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