On July 25th Australia will celebrate the 2nd annual National Premmie Day.

Events will be held across the Nation in July - follow this link to see where your nearest celebration will be.

The theme for NPD 2008 is raising awareness of RSV - read more about this virus and how you can protect your child here. 

What is RSV?

RSV is a very common virus that causes cold-like symptoms that can trigger chronic breathing difficulties if the lungs become involved.

Who is at risk of contracting RSV?

Babies born premature and those with a low birth weight. Also babies with a congenital heart disease; or chronic lung disease.

While adults and healthy children can normally cope with the mild cold-like symptoms of an infection, at risk infants are at a high risk of being admitted into hospital. In babies who are born prematurely or who have lung or heart complications, RSV may cause life-threatening conditions requiring intensive care.