Is My Baby at Risk?
YOUR CHILD IS AT HIGH RISK
- Are born prematurely (37 weeks or less)
- Have certain heart problems
- Have certain lung problems
It is always recommended to speak to your doctor to get more information. Or fill in our contact form for more information on RSV and how to protect your infant.
I confirm that my baby meets the criteria to be classifed as 'high risk' for RSV or I suspect my baby has RSV.
If your infant is not at high risk but you would like more information on how to protect your child, CLICK HERE to find out more.
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Children born prematurely or with certain lung or heart problems have a greater risk of getting a more serious infection.1,2
In most children, RSV usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But for babies at risk, RSV may cause serious lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, causing tiny airways in the lungs to swell and fill with mucus, making it hard to breathe1,3,4
What conditions cause a higher risk for serious RSV infections?
Babies born prematurely
Children with certain types of chronic lung problems
Children with certain types of heart problems
Environmental Risk Factors
There are other risk factors that could increase a baby’s chances of getting a serious RSV lung infection. These include:5
Being born smaller than usual
Family history of asthma
Male gender
Mother or other family member smoking at home
Crowded living conditions or many siblings at home
Attending daycare / siblings in daycare or school
References: 1. Piedimonte G, Perez MK. Respiratory syncytial virus infection and bronchiolitis. Pediatr Rev. 2014;35(12):519-530. doi:10.1542/pir.35-12-519 2. Goldstein M, Phillips R, DeVincenzo JP, et al. National Perinatal Association 2018 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Clinical Practice Guideline: an evidence-based interdisciplinary collaboration. Neonatology Today. 2017;12:1-27. 3. Rossi GA, Colin AA. Infantile respiratory syncytial virus and human rhinovirus infections: respective role in inception and persistence of wheezing. Eur Respir J. 2015;45(3):774-789. doi:10.1183/09031936.00062714 4. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Vaccine Knowledge Project. November 22, 2019. Accessed June 23, 2020. https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/rsv 5. Sommer C, Resch B, Simões EA. Risk factors for severe respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection. Open Microbiol J. 2011;5(suppl2-M4):144-154. doi:10.2174/1874285801105010144 5. World Health Organization. Preterm birth. Accessed June 23, 2020. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/preterm-birth