Leveraging an extensive background in health care administration, Andy Leeka serves as president of Angle Health, a medical insurance startup. Andy Leeka’s firm provides employers with leading-edge tools and human support that help them navigate the complex health care matrix and enroll employees in coverage best suited to their needs. One condition that some Angle Health patients need treatment for is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A company blog article brought focus to the health challenges RSV poses to infants. A common virus, RSV is associated with moderate respiratory tract and lung infections in older children and adults. However, it can result in severe illness in babies. This is particularly true among infants and toddlers who were born prematurely or who have existing conditions such as chronic lung disease and asthma.
Prevention for high-risk infants starts with parents and family members washing hands frequently and covering their faces when sneezing or coughing. At the same time, extra care should be taken to ensure that bottles, pacifiers, and teething toys are routinely cleaned with soap and water.
One of the most effective ways of not spreading RSV to those who are vulnerable involves the common-sense approach of staying home when sick. When friends or relatives visit, it may make sense to not allow them to be in contact with a baby whose health is already fragile.
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