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The New Disease Darling: RSV

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Up until this year, my guess is most people had never heard of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). It's not that RSV is new, it's just that unless you were the parent of a medically …

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Tales of The Anti-Preemie

Sam entered this world way too small (just 1 pound 12 ounces) and way to early – but don’t tell him that!  He has been a force to be reckoned with from day one.  Now, Sam is a healthy and thriving tween with very little to show for his micro-preemie status.  It is with pride that I have named him the Anti-Preemie.

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