RSV Bronchiolitis 101

H1N1 has mostly passed and now we are about to enter the RSV season.  This post is meant for Smart Parents who want to learn about and understand RSV before their children get sick.  Attempting to rummage through these posts while your child is sick, or just before heading to the ER, will not be helpful.  For most kids, RSV is not serious.  In fact, many times you barely even know your child is sick, much less sick with RSV.  For some kids, (especially small babies) it may be a bit more problematic.  Mostly supportive therapy (nasal suction, plenty of fluids, lots of rest, etc.) are the pillars of successful treatment.  Rarely is a medication of any kind indicated. Read more

December H1N1 Update

Each month I give an update on the current state of things in the US as it applies to H1N1 Influenza.  In general, I feel like the new vaccine is a good idea.  This is based on how bad I think H1N1 will be and how safe I think the vaccine is.  To me, the risk:benefit strongly favors Read more