Children’s Health Articles

Protecting Kids’ Health with Vaccines

The return to the school routine has kids' immune systems fighting off RSV, flu and the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. Kali Broussard, MD, pediatrician and pediatric infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares how parents...

40 Years of Miracles: Celebrating Our NICU’s Legacy

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU, has provided exceptional care since 1983. When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right...

RSV in Infants: What You Can Do to Protect Your Baby

Infection with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is practically a rite of passage for young children. Most have been infected by age 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in infants usually causes the common cold, but some can develop...

The Power in Prevention: Why Immunizations Matter

Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations. Vaccines are powerful tools to shield our little ones from serious illness and allow them to lead healthier lives.  Donna Zappi Fox, MD,...