Jericho Loree Bell, MD | Source | Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician at St. Dominic Health
Jericho Loree Bell, MD
Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician at St. Dominic Health
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Jericho is a Med-Peds physician. She attended Evangel University for her bachelor of science in biology and earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She completed a dual residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Following residency training, she joined the faculties of the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics.
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St. Dominic Health
Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician
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RSV Alert: Pediatrician Shares Key Insights on Prevention and Care
Dr. Bell advises keeping infected children home until symptoms improve, typically 1-2 weeks. Prevention includes handwashing, cleaning surfaces, and the new nirsevimab shot for infants, offering 90% effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations. Despite possible reinfections, subsequent cases are usually milder. Dr. Bell emphasizes, "RSV is very contagious," urging vigilance in spreading prevention. -
New RSV Prevention Shot for Infants: A Game Changer
Dr. Bell introduces nirsevimab, a new preventative shot for infants, offering 90% effectiveness in preventing RSV hospitalizations. "This is a game changer," Dr. Bell says, as nirsevimab provides immediate protection through passive immunization, unlike palivizumab. This advancement marks a significant step in safeguarding infants during their first RSV season. -
Walking Pneumonia in Kids: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dr. Bell explains that walking pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, presents mild symptoms like low-grade fever and cough but can lead to severe complications. "Antibiotics like azithromycin are needed," he advises, emphasizing prevention through good hygiene. Symptoms may last weeks, and early detection is key to managing this infection effectively.
