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Talking to your baby's doctor about RSV
The thought that your baby might be at risk for a serious RSV infection is scary for any parent, but your baby's doctor is a valuable resource for putting your mind at ease.
If your baby was premature or was born with heart or lung problems, then you have likely been bombarded by information about how to manage their unique needs. And RSV is just one more thing to watch out for. But because it can cause serious complications, like serious lower respiratory tract infections, it's important that a discussion with your baby's doctor about RSV doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
Some topics you may want to talk about with your baby's doctor include:
- how to determine whether your baby is at risk of getting very sick from RSV infection>
- what measures you can take to reduce the risk of RSV infection in your baby
- what symptoms to look out for and what to do if symptoms occur
- when to seek medical attention
Check list of questions
Be prepared when you go to see your baby’s doctor.
Print out this list of questions and take them with you the next time you visit your baby’s doctor.
- Is my baby at risk of getting very sick from RSV infection?
- How is RSV spread?
- What are the symptoms of RSV infection?
- How is it treated?
- How can parents protect their children from RSV infection?
- What kind of cleaner or soap should I use?
- When to call a doctor.