Memorial Hermann pediatrician cautions parents about winter respiratory issues

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Dr. Isil Halac, a pediatrician at Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics - Conroe, recently gave a public presentation on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) symptoms, health tips for families, and the new antibody treatment to better protect infants from RSV.

RSV is a contagious virus that impacts the respiratory tract and lungs. It’s most common from October through March, with peak season in the winter.

While most children will be exposed to this virus before the age of two, it can affect people of all ages. In fact, adults with certain chronic medical conditions are more at risk. Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore recently sat down with Dr. Isil Halac, a pediatrician with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital to learn more about how to stay healthy during RSV season.

You can watch the video of this discussion at https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2024/12/09/protect-yourself-and-your-kids-from-rsv-as-the-seasons-peak-nears/.

Dr. Halac earned her medical degree at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. She completed her internship and residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital. A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Halac sees newborns through age 18 for all types of pediatric care including acute illnesses, behavioral concerns and age-appropriate well-child visits. She is also is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Additionally, Memorial Hermann is also proud to share its updated Find a Pediatrician page. The revamped page has easy access to photos, biographies, locations, and specialties of the pediatricians who are part of the Memorial Hermann family.

Check out the Find a Pediatrician page at https://memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/mhmg/specialties/pediatricians.