This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and MedImmune. November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, a day to raise awareness about premature birth, prevention, and the increased health risks that often come with premature birth. Especially during the cold winter months, preemies are more susceptible to illnesses and infections because they may … [Read more...] about World Prematurity Day: Understanding RSV and the Risk for Preemies
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Facts about Respiratory Syncytial Virus
by Linda Castillo Do you know about RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)? I had never heard of it before learning about it from Latina Bloggers Connect. But once I found out that it affects about two-thirds of all infants by age one and almost 100% of babies by age two- it got my attention real fast. Children are at risk if they spend time in a daycare or school setting. Just … [Read more...] about Facts about Respiratory Syncytial Virus