Articles about "respiratory syncytial virus" 59
Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the main causes of respiratory illness in babies and young children – in fact it’s so common that most children have had it by the time they reach 2 years o . . .
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
Car safety
If your child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it may not adequately protect him in the event of an accident – and it’s estimated that eight seats in 10 aren’t fitted properly. Studies show that chi . . .
Checking your baby’s breathing at night
Often
new parents find themselves checking their baby’s breathing during the night.
This is absolutely normal and nothing to be embarrassed about. However, if
you’re constantly checking and worryin . . .
Getting comfortable at night
One
of the most exasperating things about sleeping during pregnancy is the limited
amount of positions that you can get comfortable in. As if there weren’t
already enough challenges to contend with . . .
Why don’t some people immunize their children?
The
majority of the parents who have chosen not to immunize genuinely believe that
they are doing the best thing for their children. The main arguments they use
for not vaccinating are associated w . . .
The MMR debate
During
the 1990s, UK research suggested a possible link between the MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination and autism. The theory posed was that introducing three
live virus strains, as is conta . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Home daycare: what to expect
Home
daycare is the ideal option if you want your baby cared for in a homely
environment along with just one or two other children. What are the advantages of home daycare?- Care is usua . . .
SIDS (or Cot Death)
SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a newborn that previously appeared healthy.