Guest guest Posted December 22, 1999 Report Share Posted December 22, 1999 Gail: I had heard a rumor about the RSV vaccine on a preemie list a subscribe to. However, what is happening, is that people are confusing the RSV vaccine with the Rotavirus vaccine. They are 2 completely different things! Rotavirus is an intestinal virus that usually starts off w/fever, vomiting then it can turn to really debilitating diarrhea (and it is the most gawd-awfullest smelling stuff you have ever experienced, and my boys had it twice!!!). I did some research on the net and found that the CDC did recommend that the RotaSheild vaccine be pulled because it was found to cause an intestinal blockage. I have never come across anything regarding bad side effects from Synagis. Judi Mom to Sam and , 3 Next Week! Identical Twins __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 1999 Report Share Posted December 22, 1999 Judi Grossman wrote: > > From: Judi Grossman <judig2@...> > > Gail: I had heard a rumor about the RSV vaccine on a > preemie list a subscribe to. However, what is > happening, is that people are confusing the RSV > vaccine with the Rotavirus vaccine. They are 2 > completely different things! Rotavirus is an > intestinal virus that usually starts off w/fever, > vomiting then it can turn to really debilitating > diarrhea (and it is the most gawd-awfullest smelling > stuff you have ever experienced, and my boys had it > twice!!!). > > I did some research on the net and found that the CDC > did recommend that the RotaSheild vaccine be pulled > because it was found to cause an intestinal blockage. > I have never come across anything regarding bad side > effects from Synagis. > > Judi > Mom to Sam and , 3 Next Week! Identical Twins > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 1999 Report Share Posted December 23, 1999 Gail: A lot of people have been confusing RSV with Rotavirus. I check out a couple of preemie bb's and this has been a hot topic there lately. Fortunately, S & P never got RSV. Probably because we kept them sequestered at home for the first 15mos of their lives (but that's another story ...). However, I do hold the title as Rotavirus Queen, since they have managed to have that, twice!. The first time was when they were 3 1/2 mos old (and still in NICU, I might add). We got a 4am phone call from the Neonatologist telling us was very ill and being moved back over to Special Care nursery (btw, I still cringe when the phone rings after 10pm at my house). Sam came down w/it a couple days later. They got it again last winter, just after the first of the year. That's when I heard about the vaccine, RotaShield. Apparently, it was given as a series of 2 or 3 injections all before 9 mos. At the time, I was bummed that they couldn't get it, but after reading about why the took it off the market, I'm glad. Rotavirus causes a really nasty, foul diarrhea that can quickly dehydrate a baby or small child. A friend of mine almost lost her little boy because of it. He was severely dehydrated and in the hospital almost a week, so it can have severe consequences, just like RSV. Well, that's probably more info that you all wanted to hear about. I'll quit rambling now. Judi-Mom to Sam and , 3 Next Week! Identical Twins > You are right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Sorry, thought I knew what you were talking about, > must stop reading soo > fast! > Gail > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 It's been along time since dakota has had the RSV virus. If I remember right he was only 6 months when he got it. And he was so very congested and had trouble breathing. We actually had to use the nebulizer a lot to keep his airways open. But that's really all I remember about RSV. Wish I had more answers for you. How scary about the little girl. I am glad the pastor got her breathing again before the ambulance came. Those kiddos will be in my thoughts and prayers that they get better soon. How is the little girl doing now? Is she in the hospital? Stacie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 From what I know about RSV the major difference is really the age of the child. What appears to be a cold for an older child or adult could really be RSV and the person sails through fairly easily. For babies and toddlers it can be disastrous. My son had it at 10 weeks old, eleven years ago and we're still sometimes dealing with the effects -- asthma flairs when he has a viral infection! It made for a long first year of life....Gretchen RSV A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 You can't tell unless you get them tested. It is a simple blood test. My SPD/Autistic son had it and ended up in the hospital for a week. It can be life threatening. I would get them checked, especially the one with the cough. The runny nose can be the first symptom. Best of luck, Jenna RSV A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.25/593 - Release Date: 12/19/2006 1:17 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 In a message dated 12/21/2006 1:10:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, danacrumb@... writes: A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. Foods that make mucus are dairy products, proteins, starches. Foods that don't are fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh juices. My kids never ever caught anything from sick kids, although they were around them frequently. Their diet was almost all fresh stuff and they also took vitamin C. Having sick children is really scary, so I appreciate your fears. These are my best suggestions, except for reading them some Bible healings, and maybe talking about them: how Elijah and Elisha healed, and how Jesus healed -- to make sudden healing come alive for them. They might like to think about how God is making them perfect right now, even though it may not seem like it. I have seen so many kids -- not just mine -- have wonderful, immediate healings when they've turned to God and asked for help, and felt that Love. Even singing Christmas Carols might be very helpful (not Frosty the Snowman! maybe); like Silent Night, and the Cherry Tree Carol, ones that they can picture in their minds: the Peace and the Love. Love, Francine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/rsvfeat.htm In other words, the child will be noticeably very ill, much sicker than if with a cold. You don't get a fever or generally wheezing with a cold (unless your child is asthmatic). My daughter had RSV 23 years ago, and she was a very, very sick little baby. My mom, an RN and mother of 5 children, had come over to the house, and she said, " I don't like how she looks. You should go to urgent care right now. " I did, and I was glad I did. When in doubt, bring the child to the doctor immediately. Also, If your child has not been immunized against whooping cough (it *can* be hard to tell the difference between RSV and pertussis and any other illness with a lot of coughing), you'll need to make sure everyone around your child practices the highest level of hygiene, and keep the child away from other people, understanding that even if you lock the child in the house, family members who come and go can bring the illness into the home. I've had parapertussis, an illness similar to pertussis (whooping cough), and words can't express how ill I was, and how I would turn blue from not being able to breathe, and how frightening it was to be coughing so hard and continuously that I didn't have time to take a breath! Oh, and how long I was sick (3 months). And I'm an army brat who lived overseas for a time, so I've received ALL of the immunizations, including for pertussis. Now, I'm extremely prone to bronchitis. Theresa Mesa Mesa Design House http://mesadesignhouse.com 909-335-9710 Hours: By appointment only On Dec 20, 2006, at 3:59 AM, danacrumb wrote: > A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis > and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids > spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl > gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors > house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance > came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a > cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible > cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 she is home, she has brinchitis.....and i think the other 3 kids are comming down with something now, gabe was up all night coughing, and noelle does not look well....thanks for asking Dana > > It's been along time since dakota has had the RSV virus. If I remember right > he was only 6 months when he got it. And he was so very congested and had > trouble breathing. We actually had to use the nebulizer a lot to keep his > airways open. But that's really all I remember about RSV. Wish I had more answers > for you. How scary about the little girl. I am glad the pastor got her > breathing again before the ambulance came. Those kiddos will be in my thoughts and > prayers that they get better soon. How is the little girl doing now? Is she > in the hospital? > > Stacie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 > we took her to the doctor and she has bronchitis, and now i think the other 3 are comming down with something, gabe had a bad cough all night and noelle does not look like she feels well and silas still has a very runny nose. thanks for asking Dana > You can't tell unless you get them tested. It is a simple blood test. My SPD/Autistic son had it and ended up in the hospital for a week. It can be life threatening. I would get them checked, especially the one with the cough. The runny nose can be the first symptom. > > Best of luck, > Jenna > RSV > > > A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis > and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids > spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl > gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors > house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance > came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a > cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible > cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.25/593 - Release Date: 12/19/2006 1:17 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 we took her to the doctor and she has bronchitis, and now i think the other 3 are comming down with something, gabe had a bad cough all night and noelle does not look like she feels well and silas still has a very runny nose. thanks for asking Dana > > From what I know about RSV the major difference is really the age of the child. What appears to be a cold for an older child or adult could really be RSV and the person sails through fairly easily. For babies and toddlers it can be disastrous. My son had it at 10 weeks old, eleven years ago and we're still sometimes dealing with the effects -- asthma flairs when he has a viral infection! It made for a long first year of life....Gretchen > RSV > > > A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis > and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids > spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl > gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors > house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance > came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a > cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible > cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Continue to keep a close eye on them. It can move quickly to RSV in the little ones. Praying all is well for all of them and they soon recover! Have a blessed Christmas. RSV> > > A bunch of our friends kids have all come down with rsv and broncitis > and double ear infections,there are at least 5 of them. and our kids > spend alot of time with these kids. just yesterday the one little girl > gracie stoped breathing and was having convultions at teh pastors > house, thank goodness he got her breathing again before the ambulance > came. my question is how do you know when it goes from being just a > cold to rsv? Silas has a nonstop runny nose, and eden has a horrible > cough, none of my kids have had it snd now i am a little worried.> > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.25/593 - Release Date: 12/19/2006 1:17 PM> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 12/20/2006 3:54 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 My son had RSV at 5 months old and was hospitalized. He was noticably having a difficult time breathing. He was taking rapid and shallow breaths. He was hospitalized for 6 weeks on and off. He kept being sent home from the hospital because he " looked " healthy. They called him the happy weezer ! They tell whether or not it is bronchitis by doing a swab in the nose and it takes a short time to check it. By just looking at a child you will not be able to see if they are sick. It is serious ... but treatable. However, it took almost a full year to get him off the nebulizer and tons of visits for pulse-ox testing for months. Good Luck, mom to AS age 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 They called my little boy "The Happy Wheezer" when he was in/out of hospital as well. How cute! Re: RSV My son had RSV at 5 months old and was hospitalized. He was noticably having a difficult time breathing. He was taking rapid and shallow breaths. He was hospitalized for 6 weeks on and off. He kept being sent home from the hospital because he "looked" healthy. They called him the happy weezer ! They tell whether or not it is bronchitis by doing a swab in the nose and it takes a short time to check it. By just looking at a child you will not be able to see if they are sick.It is serious ... but treatable. However, it took almost a full year to get him off the nebulizer and tons of visits for pulse-ox testing for months. Good Luck,mom to AS age 8 No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 12/20/2006 3:54 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 What does everyone say about RSV shots for preemies. I have not seen anything on Sheri's website. Is it dangerous (the shot)? Personally i would never inject my child with it but i have heard it is mandatory for preemies. I also have two friends with infants that got RSV this year (not preemies, no daycare, and both breastfeeding, however BOTH are vaccinated). Scary. Just wondered if anyone had any information on shot. jen carver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Can you re-direct me to what you posted re Synagis/RSV? Thanks, > > see what I posted > I don't see it as a good thing > Sheri > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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