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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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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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