Brush Prairie, WA

A 26-year-old female asked about a 19-year-old female:

My sister is breastfeeding her 2 month baby she has a sore throat is safe for her to eat cough drops with honey?

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Dr. Clarene Cressanswered

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Yes: Cough drops with honey would not contain active bacteria.

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