As we all know cold and flu season is upon us. We are hoping for a much healthier season with fewer hospital visits this year. Ami will be receiving monthly shots starting in October called Synagis. These are to help protect him from RSV. Since not only is it cold and flu season but the holiday season we ask for everyone to help us keep Ami healthy this year. Please if you are sick in any way do not come and visit. Even if you believe it is only allergies. Also if you or anyone in your family is or has been sick within 7 days prior to a family gathering please let us know. For Ami a cold is major. He feels bad, struggles to breathe, eats less, and has to take a lot of medications. The flu or pneumonia can put him in the hospital again. We are also asking those who see him on a regular basis to get a flu shot. With the shot the virus is dead and you have no chances of getting the flu from the shot. If you get the flu mist the virus is still live but weakened so you do have a chance that way. If you believe you have gotten the flu in the past from the shot it is because you had already been exposed to the virus prior to getting the shot. Also the shot doesn't protect from all types of the flu just the most common. The flu has a 7-14 day incubation period before symptoms arise.
So there it is. My little PSA. Please help us keep Amadeus healthy and out of the hospital this year. Please pass this on so everyone can be informed.
Thank you.
