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A member asked:
I'm 14 weeks pregnant and having what seems a common cold. boss is desperate for me to come to work. should i?
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You can: It's ok to work with a cold. The main thing is to avoid infecting others. Cold are transmitted mainly through touching, so avoid shaking hands or touching others and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
Answered 10/1/2017
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