Oklahoma mother raises awareness about RSV

After her infant daughter developed RSV, Mikala Watkins, of Oklahoma, made it a point to start educating parents about respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV.

BY JACLYN COSGROVE | Published: January 16, 2013

Mikala Watkins has yet to bring her infant daughter home.

Shortly after Sophie was born, she developed respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV.

photo - Mikala Watkins holds her infant daughter, Sophie, at a news conference about RSV last week. Watkins is sharing her story of having a child go to the hospital with RSV in hopes that it will help other parents understand the potential severity of the illness. PHOTO PROVIDED BY OU MEDICAL CENTER

Mikala Watkins holds her infant daughter, Sophie, at a news conference about RSV last week. Watkins is sharing her story of having a child go to the hospital with RSV in hopes that it will help other parents understand the potential severity of the illness. PHOTO PROVIDED BY OU MEDICAL CENTER

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RSV is a common respiratory illness that can develop into a more serious illness in young babies.

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