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A member asked:

I got the flu three days ago and will see my newborn grandson on friday. is it ok?

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Probably not: I'm not sure when friday is, since this forum doesn't really let us know what day of the week you've asked the question, but if you really just got the flu, i'd avoid a newborn for about a week or so after "getting over it". Most people shed virus for a few days afterwards, and even though mom's antibodies are protecting him, it's still putting him notably at risk.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 1/10/2013

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