Bliss for Babies Born Premature or Sick: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Web page outlining the signs and symptoms of RSV and giving tips on how caregivers can help prevent and treat RSV in children.
Resources
Helpful links
March of Dimes: RSV
Web page that provides a brief overview of RSV and what to watch out for if your child is at risk.
World Health Organization (WHO): COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn more about COVID-19 on the official COVID-19 page from the World Health Organization. Info on symptoms, prevention, travel advice, vaccines, and common FAQs on coronavirus.
Organisations
RSV Patient Network (RSV-PN)
RSV-PN is a network of parents of children who were hospitalised with RSV infection during infancy. The network is committed to increasing public awareness of RSV and are involved in various RSV research projects representing the parent’s point of view.
European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants
A foundation focused on the growing challenges of preterm birth and its significant impact on children, families, and our society. This link below takes you to a list of numerous organisations around the world that support parents of newborns.
World Health Organization (WHO): The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH)
PMNCH is a global organisation specialising in the health of women, children, and adolescents. The website includes relevant publications and an extensive database of resources for caregivers.
Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP): Resources
NIDCAP is a global organisation specialising in preterm birth and the care of hospitalised newborns. NIDCAP provides an extensive list of resources for parents and caregivers of premature babies, including advocacy organisations, service providers, newsletters, educational websites, and guidebooks.
