There isn't anything worse than Flu season to a preemie mom. Abigail and Elizabeth already had their flu shotslast week. According to their pulmonogist the best time to get a Flu shot is in October. The flu is already out and about by Novemeber.
100s of kids die each year from the flu. It's very serious.
Another very scary thing out this time of year is RSV. RSV is Respiratory syncytial virus. It causes an infection in the lungs and breathing passages. In adults symptoms are similar to the common cold, but in premature babies RSV can be very serious and it can lead to other more serious illnesses.
RSV is highly contagious and can be spread through coughs or sneezes. It also can live on surfaces and on hands and clothing. So wash your hands often friends! RSV can spread rapidly through schools and childcare centers. This is scary news for a preemie mom that is also a kindergarten teacher! This is why I change my clothes as soon as I get home from work and wash my hands several times a day.
Take care of yourself and get a flu shot friends!
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