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Im currently breastfeeding my 4 month old baby and have gastro/ flu like symptoms. what medication can i take that wont affect my baby?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yogurt : Yogurt, fluids, avoid cheese and other dairy products, bananas and rice may help. Avoid over the counter medications that contain aspirin. Good hand washing and wiping surfaces with a disinfectant advised.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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