Do we need Synagis?

spain116

LO was born at 28 weeks and is now 10 months old.  She was on the vent only briefly (six hours or so) in the NICU, has never had a cold of any kind, and is caught up in terms of growth and developmental milestones.  She doesn't attend daycare and doesn't have siblings at home.

I was surprised to get a call from the insurance company's specialty pharmacy about shipping Synagis to our ped's office.  If she had been born two days later, it wouldn't even be a possibility.  I feel like it's not necessary for her at this point and DH and I have always been in favor of as little medication and medical intervention as possible.  Just FYI, we do believe strongly in basic childhood vaccines.

The ped ordered it because LO did meet the basic criteria (born at 28w, less than 12 months old) but has said that based on LO's health, giving the Synagis would be a personal choice.  Would I be crazy to decline it?

WannaBAmama

Yes! Take it!! Consider yourself lucky that you don't need to fight for it. I was just on the phone with a woman from our insurance company BAWLING because LO was denied for the 3rd time.

jcsntms06

I would definitely take it. My LO didn't qualify for synagis, so we were lucky that she got on shot while in the NICU back in March. You just never know when your baby will be in contact with someone sick.

Missa_g

Yes, take it. We barely miss the cutoff and it SUCKS. A preemie's lungs, even if they don't show signs, are underdeveloped compared to a full term baby.

Pips09

If you're approved- definitely take it!

spain116

She was approved for two doses before her birthday November and December. She's getting both shots. I couldn't live with myself if she got sick and we could have prevented it.