A mother talks about her 2-month-old daughter’s experience with RSV
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Video above: A doctor talks about the rise in RSV cases in children. Doctors urge you to be especially vigilant and contact your pediatrician immediately if you notice that a very young child is having difficulty breathing. “We have RSV coming out of our ears,” said Hannah Brand, a pediatric nurse in Norfolk, Nebraska. The virus can be especially serious in children under 6 months of age. “So RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, has been incredibly dangerous this year,” said Dr. Shannon Godsil of Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Brenda’s 2-month-old daughter was flown from Norfolk to Omaha Children’s Hospital when she contracted the virus last month. “It was very, very scary,” said Brand.. “My baby, it was terrible. It’s not something any parent should ever experience.” As a medical professional, Brand knew that her child’s labored breathing could be very bad news.”Our saving grace is that we caught her early, that we were able to give her treatment early,” Brand said. Pediatricians and infectious disease specialists said the pandemic sheds light on the unpredictable nature of viruses. “I think COVID-19 has really thrown a wrench in the dynamics of viruses,” said UNMC’s Dr. Mark Rapp. Health professionals believe that our immune responses have been altered by the pandemic, especially in young people. “Covid-19 has absolutely rocked our world, yes,” Godsil said. “We’re just learning that maybe viruses don’t have the same seasonality that we thought before.” Parents, they say, should be on the lookout for RSV. virus or discomfort disappear. “This is something that we need to sort of let go. And it can sometimes take up to two weeks. And so it can be very frustrating.” There is an RSV vaccine, but it’s only available for the most vulnerable children. Godsil hopes this season of severe cases will reinvigorate the push for more widely available vaccination. Hand washing, healthy eating and sleep habits, and early spotting symptoms can be a lifesaver.“Definitely trust your instincts as a mother, trust your gut,” Brand said.
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Video above: Dr discusses the rise in RSV cases in children
Doctors recommend being extra vigilant and contacting your pediatrician immediately if you notice that a very young child is having trouble breathing.
“We have RSV coming out of our ears,” said Hannah Brand, a pediatric nurse in Norfolk, Nebraska.
The virus can be particularly severe in children under 6 months of age.
“So RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, has been incredibly brutal this year,” said Dr. Shannon Godsil of Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
Brenda’s 2-month-old daughter was flown from Norfolk to Omaha Children’s Hospital when she contracted the virus last month.
“It was very, very scary,” Brand said. “My child, it was horrible. It’s not something a parent should ever have to experience.”
As a health care professional, Brand knew that her baby’s labored breathing could be very bad news.
“Our saving grace was that we caught her early, that we were able to get her treated early,” Brand said.
Pediatricians and infectious disease specialists said the pandemic sheds light on the unpredictable nature of viruses.
“I think COVID-19 has really thrown a wrench in the dynamics of viruses,” said UNMC’s Dr. Mark Rapp.
Health professionals believe that our immune responses have been altered by the pandemic, especially in young people.
“Covid-19 has absolutely rocked our world, yes,” Godsil said. “We’re just learning that maybe viruses aren’t as seasonal as we previously thought.”
Parents, they say, should be on the lookout for RSV.
“These kids can get very, very sick very quickly,” Godsil said, adding that there is no medicine to make the virus or discomfort go away. “It’s something that we kind of have to let go. And sometimes it can take up to two weeks. And so it can be very frustrating.”
There is an RSV vaccine, but it is only available for the most vulnerable children. Godsil hopes this season of hard cases will reinvigorate the drive for more widely accessible photography.
Hand washing, healthy eating and sleeping habits, and early detection of symptoms can save lives.
“Definitely trust your instinct as a mother, trust your gut,” Brand said.
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