What you can do in the NICU
What you can do in the NICU
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Our vision is to create a brighter future for all premature babies and those who care for them.
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Saskatchewan - Criteria for RSV Prophylaxis
1.
Premature babies born less than 30 weeks gestation, June 1 or later than the current year.
2.
Premature babies born less than 33 weeks gestation, September 1 or later than the current year.
3.
Premature Babies born less than 36 weeks gestation during the current RSV season (November to February) should have a risk assessment done either by a NICU staff or the baby's community doctor.
4.
Premature Babies born less than 36 weeks gestation during the RSV season that are living in or North of La Ronge.
5.
Other medical conditions, for example, severe chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, down syndrome, please speak to your health care provider.
Doses Allowed: 5
Source: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/Services/Childrens-Services/RSV-Program