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What safe to take when you feel you getting flu while pregnant?

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Zinc lozenges: Like Cold-Eze or Zicam, force electrolye rich fluids, bedrest and protein rich soups.

Answered 2/26/2019

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Depends: Oseltamiver (Tamiflu) can be considered if the woman has test confirmed Flu A or B if detected in the first 24-48 hrs of symptoms. Flu can be deadly in pregnant women(lost 2 in my town during 2009 epidemic). The drug has minimal data reflecting use in pregnancy so it should only be used when the situation is clearly a benefit to mom/baby.

Answered 2/25/2019

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