RSV
Tot’s Story (RSV)
On a daily basis, James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH, sees how viruses like RSV can affect the youngest patients in a hospital; however, watching his grandmother become seriously ill with RSV was not easy and struck a personal chord for him and his family
Alison’s Story (RSV)
As a healthcare professional and a mother, Alison hopes to educate parents on RSV and the signs to look for to help protect their children
Megan’s Story (RSV)
Arming yourself with information is important to protecting the health of your children and this mother encourages parents to educate themselves on preventive measures to keep their families safe from RSV
Maria’s Story (RSV)
The days her daughter, Grace, was hospitalized for RSV were some of the longest and scariest days this mother had to face since becoming a parent
Early Start to Flu Season Underscores the Urgency of #LeadingByExample
Elevated influenza (flu) activity demonstrates the urgent need for healthcare professionals to make strong recommendations for their patients to get vaccinated against flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 as soon as possible …
Why Is RSV Suddenly in the News?
If you’re suddenly hearing about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) it’s because the virus is surging and straining children’s hospitals across the US …
How to Tell the Difference between Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and the Common Cold
Graphic listing common symptoms of respiratory viruses
Crystal’s Story (RSV)
A new mom wants parents to learn about RSV and how to prevent it, without the heartbreaking hospital stay that her family endured
Mother Knows Best: Wash Your Hands
In honor of World Hand Hygiene Day and Mother’s Day, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has compiled resources to encourage everyone to follow moms’ advice and wash their hands to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19 and other infectious diseases …
Now Is the Time to Address the Threat of RSV
Although many are not familiar with it, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and a major cause of hospitalization and death among adults age 65 years and older in the US …
