Prematurity Awareness Day

Did you know that November 17 is World Prematurity Awareness Day?

About 8% of babies born in Canada arrive too soon. The rate of premature births has increased by 23 % since the beginning of the 90s.1

Premature infants face increased health risks.

Be a part of the solution by bringing awareness of prematurity to Canadians!

Spread the word and celebrate this special day dedicated to improving the lives of premature babies.

1. http://www.cihi.ca/cihi-ext-portal/internet/fr/document/types+of+care/hospital+care/acute+care/release_29jan09

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RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. RSV is a very common virus in infancy and early childhood. RSV infects almost all children by the age of 2-3 years. It can cause of pneumonia and is the most important cause of bronchiolitis during the first year of life.

RSV infections tend to happen from fall to spring in temperate climates such as Canada, but RSV season may vary by region.

It is best to ask your doctor when RSV season occurs in your local area.

 
 
 
 
 
 

RSV infections tend to happen from fall to spring in temperate climates such as Canada, but RSV season may vary by region.
It is best to ask your doctor when RSV season occurs in your local area. Find out more