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MOST/PreemieCare sponsored several national campaigns to build awareness about a potentially life-threatening pediatric illness known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization and viral death of children under the age of five.1 The RSV season is fall through spring. Please take a moment to review the wealth of information from these campaigns.
- PreemieCare
2004-2005 Campaign: A unique panel of experts joined forces at the Hudson Hotel in New York
for
the
first media event of its kind to share their expertise and personal stories
on prematurity as well as a preventable childhood illness.
Sspecial guest Maysa performed "Out of the Blue," the title track to her new CD, and share her personal account of delivering a child three months early.
Dr. Steve Berman, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), discussed the latest information on prematurity and when new parents should call their doctors. - PreemieCare
2003-2004:
“Harmless? Ask Your Doctor About RSV”
- PreemieCare
2002-2003:
“BABY’S BREATH”
Includes an RSV awareness public service announcement with actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband NFL Quarterback Rodney Peete
- PreemieCare
2001-2002:
"BABY'S BREATH"
Featuring a national RSV awareness survey of new moms
- PreemieCare
1999-2000:
"TAKE A SHOT AGAINST RSV TOUR"
With Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes
Other
information from the 2004-2005 campaign:
The
History Of Jazz by Maysa Leak - Maysa talks about her premature baby,
Jazz.
PreemieCare's New York Convention Agenda -
titled "A Guide To Premature Children’s Health"
Speaker Bios
For information, news, FAQs, and resources on RSV, visit the PreemieCare RSV Resources page.
RSV Stories
Bryce's Battle with RSV
My son Bryce was born on November twenty-first, 2000. He completed our family, which consisted of, Alexis 7, Tyler 6, and Emily fifteen mos. His older siblings were in 1st grade and 2nd grade, so any germs they came in contact with, they brought home to the two younger children. Luckily, at that point, I was a stay at home mom. I thought we were in the clear regarding RSV, figuring, that the older children wouldn’t pick up the virus. I was extremely wrong. Read full story
Donald III
On October 18, 2003, one day over my due date, I gave birth to my fourth child, first son, Donald III (Trip). He was 6 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 inches long. Healthy pregnancy, healthy baby. Read full story