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My wife is breastfeeding and starting to get a sinus drip and feel a bit flu-ish. what meds is safe to take. our baby is 5 weeks old. thanks?
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Flu testing: During Flu season if she has flu symptoms she needs to be tested and if positive then needs to be treated. Post partum women have a less effective immune system making them more vulnerable to influenza.
Answered 2/24/2018
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