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A member asked:
If i'm 16 weeks pregnant today, and i have a really bad cold or the flu, will the baby be affected?
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Unlikely: But watch what you take--even some otc drugs can cause problems. But most respiratory viruses aren't going to hurt your baby.
Answered 8/19/2013
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