Contact Information
Fax Your Referral to: (905) 521-5056
Location: 2G Clinic, McMaster Childrens Hospital, McMaster University Medical Centre (beside Information Desk, main floor)
What services do we provide?
The Pediatric Outpatient Clinic for RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) prophylaxis immunization currently has clinics to service the approved pediatric patients in the 2G clinic. Ontario's Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prophylaxis for Infants Program is a Ministry-managed program under the Ontario Public Drug Programs ( OPDP) Division of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
RSV is a common virus. In most people RSV causes a mild illness such as a cold. However, RSV can make some newborns and young children very sick. RSV spreads easily from person to person, by contact or when someone coughs or sneezes. The virus can live on hands and objects for up to 6 hours. Health teaching is a key component in the RSV clinic setting to promote the prevention and spreading of the Respiratory Virus. The first signs of RSV are runny nose, fever and sneezing. The more serious sings are a bad cough, trouble breathing and fast breathing.
Interdisciplinary Team
- Dr. Andrew Latchman, Medical Director
- Dr. Bosco Paes, RSV consultant
- RSV Nurse coordinator
- Caress Registry Registered Nurse
Referral Process
- Eligibility for this clinic is based on referral from health care professionals
- For eligibility: (905) 521-2100 Ext. 73908
Clinic Hours
The Clinic Days are Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Changes to clinics in December 2009.
Urgent Referrals
The Clinics are not for emergencies. If your child needs to be seen urgently, please contact your family doctor, or go to your local emergency department.
Important
If yor child has a communicable disease such as Chicken Pox or has been in contact with someone with Chicken Pox, please call the clinic before you come to the hospital.
What should you bring to the clinic?
- Health Card for your child - the Ministry of Health requires us to validate your health card
- Any x-rays or letters from your doctor
- Any notes or questions that you may have
Resources
The Family Resource Library is located in the 3F clinic. volunteer staff are available to help families find information about their child's health or illness. Pamphlets, books, and resources on the internet are available.
Quality Control
Every six months we survey families to ask your perceptions of care. If you have any concerns please contact Paul Agar, Clinical Manager.
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