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Coworker has bronchitis, was close to me and kept coughing, giving me high fives. i used hand sanitizer. could i catch? im 32 weeks pregnant

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe/not: This falls into the maybe category. Most of these are viral illnesses & pass in droplets or exposure too saliva. Good hand washing and avoiding close contact helps prevent spread. If you get it, it is unlikely to effect the baby.

Answered 12/9/2018

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A member asked:

Coworker has bronchitis, was close to me and kept coughing, giving me high fives. i used hand sanitizer. could i catch? im 32 weeks pregnant

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