by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 27, 2021 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
UPDATED APRIL 2021 Cold, flu and RSV season is here, and the chances of catching and spreading viruses and infections increases as kids go to school, daycare, and as families get out and about. NICU parents dread this time of year when we have to weigh the risks of...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources
In 2014, several headlines swept the nation about a disease called Enterovirus (EV-D68): “Mysterious Virus Sweeping the Country!” “Rare Virus Hospitalizes Hundreds of Children!” “CDC Warns Of Fast-Spreading Enterovirus Afflicting...
by Angie Bickford | Sep 10, 2014 | Emotional Health
RSV. Influenza. Back-to-school germs. And now… Enterovirus. If you’re anything like me, those things scare you to no end. What if your newly released NICU baby gets sick? What if your now 1-year-old doesn’t qualify for Synagis any longer? What if...
by Aimee Sprik | Aug 5, 2013 | Life after the NICU
So often it is difficult for family and friends to understand exactly how frightening RSV and flu season is for NICU parents. What might be like the common cold for a healthy adult or older child can be devastating for our little ones who need just a little more time...