LACTNET Archives

Lactation Information and Discussion

LACTNET@COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM
Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
RSV and breastfeeding
From:
"A. Montgomery" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 21 Jan 1996 07:53:13 -0800
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (14 lines) 
As already mentioned, breastfeeding provides some protection, but not
absolute protection.  The overall infection rate is lower in breastfed
babies, but I've seen some small breastfed babies get pretty
sick from RSV.  The new med, Respigam, is an antibody to give passive
immunity (like VZIG for chickenpox and HBIG for Hepatitis B).

--
Anne Montgomery, M.D.
[log in to unmask]
St.Peter Hospital Family Practice Residency
525 Lilly Road NE
Olympia, WA  98506
360/493-4040

ATOM RSS1 RSS2