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Im currently nursing and i just got the flu. what can i take?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flu precautions: Drink lots of fluids. Drink tea and honey for cough, saline nose drops for running nose and tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever an discomfort. In addition wear a mask when you feed the baby and wash your hands when handling him.

Answered 10/4/2016

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