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Shawn Johnson Fights RSV After Son's ER Visit
10 Jan
Summary
- Infant son Jett was hospitalized with RSV, struggling to breathe.
- The FDA approved the antibody injection Beyfortus in July 2023.
- Johnson now prioritizes protecting her children with knowledge.
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson recently recounted a frightening incident where her infant son, Jett, was hospitalized due to RSV. The virus severely impacted his breathing, leading to an emergency room visit when he was just one year old.
This experience prompted Johnson to become proactive about respiratory illnesses, especially with a new baby due during peak RSV season. She sought guidance from social media friend Dr. Mona Amin and her own pediatrician. They discussed the varied presentation of RSV and recommended the drug Beyfortus, an antibody injection approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 17, 2023.
Johnson now emphasizes the critical importance of parental education and consulting pediatricians regarding RSV. She likens the attention she now dedicates to her children's health to the focus she once gave her athletic career, stressing the need for parents to understand each child's unique needs.
