Made it through Corey's first RSV shot!

Today the home health nurse arrived to give Corey his first shot to (hopefully) prevent RSV. The shot is Synagis, and it is given in two doses, one in each thigh. The drug was delivered a few days ago, and included with the packet was a dose of epinephrine.

I have to admit that I've been feeling some apprehension about the RSV shot. Mostly because of the epinephrine. Though it's very, very rare, some babies go into shock and require this dose of to prevent death. I have also been worried about Corey's reaction to the shot, as no shots have been pleasant for him up to this point, with the flu shot being the worst of the bunch.

So, the nurse asked us a round of questions regarding Corey's history, weighed him at a nice fat 18 pounds 13 ounces (go Porky Pants!), and then gave the shot. Corey cried for only a few moments after each injection, one in each chubby thigh. Then he gave me that look that says, "How could you let them do this to me, mommy!" You all know that look I'm talking about. But I picked him up, and other than some mild protesting, he's been fine ever since. We're watching "The Aristocats" right now. The home health nurse says he should only have some mild soreness at the injection sites, and that's it. (Fingers crossed)

We'll have another 4 shots, one each month.

You can read more about RSV here:

http://www.webmd.com/.../hw176519.asp

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