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Can a 2 month year old who's breast-feeding get the cold from his mom?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: Breast feeding provides protection from disease but close contact with a baby if you have a cold will not prevent the spread of a virus to the baby. Careful hand washing and wearing a mask will help but often the baby is already exposed to the virus before you know you are sick. All the best and I hope the baby does not get sick.

Answered 5/14/2015

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