What is synagis? I might file that answer under the topic "Only a preemie mom knows". It is a treatment that will help Gunner lessen the effects of RSV, if he should get it. Remember the neurotic RSV letter? Yeah, that stuff.
Here is what I read yesterday on the Synagis website:
Q. Is Synagis a vaccine?
A. No. Even though Synagis is given as a shot, it's not a vaccine and it works differently. Each Synagis shot provides a dose of virus-fighting substances called antibodies that help prevent RSV from infecting your baby's lungs for about 28 to 30 days. That's why babies who need Synagis get monthly shots during RSV season.
Q. How many Synagis shots will my baby need?
A. If your baby is on Synagis, he or she will need one shot each month during RSV season. Your baby needs to keep getting Synagis as long as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
So basically, he will get a treatment every 4 weeks during RSV season, which is November to April. Five shots. Not fun for him, but certainly a reassuring treatment. No it won't prevent it, but it will lessen the effects of it.
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