7 weeks old DD diagnosed with RSV

[ak86]

Hi all,

I am a new mom and my 7 weeks old DD has just been diagnosed with RSV. She was born prematurely, 6 weeks earlier than expected. My doctor suggested a monthly treatment, but it is very expensive. I'm freaking our at the thought of DD gettin jabs every month Has anybody dealt with the same situation before? Is there a vaccine ?
plssss help !!!
ak

RSV is a virus which can trigger bronchilitis in young children but otherwise causes the common cold. Treatment usually is symptomatic ie humified air or inhaler, via a nebuliser in hoipsital in serious cases. Don't think there is specific vaccines apart from a pneumoccocal one but that isn't monthly and is more to do with potential further complications. Are you perhaps getting confused with the regular vaccinations done at 8 12 and 16 weeks, all of which are free in NHS in UK?

There is a vax for RSV but it's not routinely available in the UK. It is sometimes offered if your child has serious underlying health problems.

RSV is very common at this time of year and although it's not very nice for a little one (and can make them quite ill) they do get better. Has she been in hospital with it?

ah I was thinking of Prevenar perhaps OP is beign offered a differnt one.

It's called Synagis iirc. I think prem babies in the US are offered it. I'm assuming OP is in the US as if it was recommended in the UK for an underlying condition she wouldn't have to pay.

Hey all,

Yea thats what the doc said, Its Synagis. Five jabs over five months.. DD has been in hospital for more than a week now. They're treating her. doctor's say she'll be alright. If this is such a serious problem, shouldn't the NHS subsidise this vaccine, considering the fact that it is really expensive as well.