Take a Stand against Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Take a stand against RSV and pledge to protect infants at Serangoon NEX (Atrium), 10–12 October.

Head over to Serangoon NEX (Atrium) from 10-12 October and pledge your commitment to fight against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a serious threat to all infants.

Many parents may never have heard of these three little letters, RSV, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is actually a leading cause of hospital admissions for acute lower respiratory tract infections in children below 2 years old, especially in the first six months of life.

To shine a spotlight on this threat, a movement is underway to create Singapore’s Largest Wall of Magnetic Hands: A Public Pledge against RSV at the Every Body Knows Fair, Singapore’s annual go-to health fair. Everyone (especially parents) is invited to write a pledge of care, protection and mutual support to do everything in their power to learn how to protect infants from RSV.

Five Reasons to Make Your Pledge

RSV threatens all infants, even healthy ones, and infects 2 out of 3 infants before their first birthday.
RSV spreads easily through infected droplets and can infect anyone, including adults, who may unknowingly pass it on to young children.
Symptoms of RSV include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, poor appetite and fever. These can worsen and lead to serious complications such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, wheezing and a tightening of the muscles around the airways, known as bronchospasms.
RSV is present throughout the year in tropical climates like Singapore ii and children can get infected more than once.
RSV can be prevented through good hygiene practices and other methods. Speak to your healthcare professional about preventive measures for RSV, including immunisation recommendations.

Be part of this nationwide effort to protect all infants against RSV, and join us as we attempt to enter the Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Wall of Magnetic Hands: A Public Pledge against RSV! Children can also enjoy activities like colouring sheets and tattoo stickers, making it a lively weekend outing for the whole family.

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So remember to mark your calendar and head over to Serangoon NEX (Atrium) from 10-12 October, and make your way to Sanofi’s Together Against RSV Booth to make your pledge. For more information, check out www.TogetherAgainstRSV.sg.