Tag: Newborn Care
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When a Winter Cold Turns Serious: A Baby’s Awake-At-Path to Understanding Red Flags
From a Sniffle to a Brush with Illness What started as a routine winter sniffle for six-week-old Atlas quickly escalated into a tense emergency room visit. His parents, Matt Jukes and Tansy Simpson, initially believed their baby’s runny nose and mild breathlessness were simply the symptoms of a common cold. Yet the rapid changes in…
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Now is the Time to Protect Babies from RSV: Practical Steps for Parents
RSV: Why This Season Demands Extra Vigilance for Babies Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common winter illness that can affect people of all ages, but infants—especially newborns and those with underlying health issues—are at higher risk for severe disease. Pediatricians, including Kristin Barrett of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, stress that protecting infants from RSV isn’t…
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RLMMC Hosts Three-Day Maternal and Newborn Care Training for Health Professionals
The Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC) recently wrapped a comprehensive three-day training aimed at enhancing newborn and maternal care across its services. From November 3 to 5, 2025, the hospital conducted sessions focusing on Essential Maternal and Newborn Care, Care for Small Babies, and Lactation Management. The initiative reflects RLMMC’s ongoing commitment to Mother-Baby…
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RLMMC Hosts Comprehensive Newborn and Maternal Care Training for Healthcare Professionals
RLMMC Hosts Comprehensive Newborn and Maternal Care Training The Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC) recently hosted a three-day intensive training program focused on Essential Maternal and Newborn Care, Care for Small Babies, and Lactation Management from November 3 to 5, 2025. The event underscores RLMMC’s commitment to elevating the standard of care for mothers…
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RLMMC Hosts Newborn and Maternal Care Training 2025
Overview of the Training The Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC) recently concluded a comprehensive three-day training program focused on Essential Maternal and Newborn Care, Care for Small Babies, and Lactation Management. Held from November 3 to 5, 2025, the sessions were designed to strengthen the hospital’s role as a Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital and to…
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Free Antibody Treatment for Newborns Against RSV in Skövde
Introduction to RSV Virus and Its Threat Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, has long been a source of anxiety for new parents. This virus can lead to severe respiratory illness in infants, often resulting in hospitalizations. Due to its serious nature, precautions are essential for safeguarding newborns from RSV. New Initiative in Skövde…
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Protection for Newborns Against Severe RSV Infections
Understanding RSV: A Common Threat Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of respiratory infections among infants, particularly during the winter months. This highly contagious virus affects the airways and can lead to severe illness in young children, making it a significant concern for parents and healthcare providers alike. Why Newborns Are…
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Protecting Newborns: Preventive Treatment Against RSV
Introduction Starting September 10, newborns in Västra Götaland will have access to a groundbreaking preventive treatment against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This initiative aims to significantly reduce the number of seriously ill infants in the region, providing hope and protection for vulnerable newborns. Understanding RSV Respiratory syncytial virus is a common virus that primarily affects…
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Newborns to Receive Protection Against RSV Virus
In a significant advancement for infant health, newborns across the country will soon have access to preventive treatment against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), effective September 10. RSV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms but can lead to severe respiratory issues in infants, particularly those born prematurely or with underlying…