RSV is making the news this year. While this is a common childhood viral illness, it can make some kids sick enough to need escalated care, especially for children under 2. How do you tell? What does a parent need to know? Dr. Amy gives 4 functional tips to help you get through this especially severe RSV season. In this episode you will hear: <ul><li>Is RSV especially bad in 2022? Why?</li><li>How is RSV different from other viruses?</li><li>What are red flag signs that might mean a child needs more care? </li><li>What to expect during and after an episode of RSV</li></ul> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Amy Conrad is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter.Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askdoctoramy/?hl=en">@askdoctoramy</a>, submit questions for future episodes,  and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

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Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.