Chapter 10. Illness, Medication and Vaccine
- Only minimal amount of general medicine taken by mothers are detected in breastmilk. This will not harmful to your baby.
- However, you should consult your family doctor before taking any medicine and inform him/her that you are breastfeeding
Please consult your family doctor for regarding any issues related to medicines.
- Yes. Antibodies developed in the mother’s body after vaccination can be shared with babies through breastmilk.
- Apart from vaccination, other ways to prevent influenza include:
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- Frequently washing your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Social distancing with influenza patients
- If you feel unwell, stay home and put on a face mask to reduce transmission.