My baby has been having a cold for about a month! I'm having a cold which I suspect I caught from him. Could he have caught it from me again? He seemed to have recovered, but then after a few days was back to having a runny rose and a little cough. Has anyone experienced this before? What can I do about this? Should I be worried? (We've seen his doctor twice already. he is on medication for colds and allergies.)
2006-06-15 21:32:25 · 10 answers · asked by lb2k 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
No, it's impossible to catch a cold then recatch it. When you get a cold (virus) your body builds an immunity to it and if you're around someone who has that same virus, you'll be immune and it'll bypass you. I'm sure you've heard that old saying "You can't catch the same cold twice." Bacterial infections, however, are different. Bronchitis, for example, is bacterial and you can get that again. If you have it and pass it on to your mom, then you get well, if she's around you, you could get it again, or, if you're not completely well and don't finish your antibiotics, you can have a relapse.
2006-06-16 02:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but highly unlikely. "Cold's" are opportunistic infections. Most colds are viral, meaning they can change strands, but once you're infected and have repressed the infection it's highly unlikely you'll catch, pass it on or suffer through it again. Just be safe, and wash hands after everything. And, as far as the medication goes. . . It may be viral, may not be a cold at all, and/or may be bacterical/protozoan/etc. that keeps reoccurring because of a common atmosphere (i.e. dust in home, pathogens on floor or furniture).
Medication isn't always the proper answer. First, find out if it's just a "common cold." Could be something else. . . not to worry.
2006-06-15 22:12:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have...my two kids were sick all winter. the Dr. said we kept passing it back and forth to each other. Oh the joys of motherhood...oh and baby's don't usually develop allergies till the age of 2.
2006-06-16 04:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldn't worry about that . if you want to be sure you have 2 chance: 1: both of you have a vaccination
2: be far from each other for 2 weeks (if you can)
2006-06-15 21:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby can recover and yes she can pass it on but keep her or him hydrated and full of little food
2006-06-16 03:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry
but if you have a cold to dont let baby in your face wash your hands alot when you feed baby or fix bottle or sippie and so on
dont let baby eat after you
2006-06-15 23:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible, the best thing to do is wash your hands and his constantly and wash and disinfect anything the sick person touches.
2006-06-16 06:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by gabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible
2006-06-15 21:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by Elmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal, all you can do is wash your hands, constantly and try your hardest not to breath on the little one.
2006-06-17 13:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by Heather W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends
2016-08-14 01:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋