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The baby would be more likely to get it from you, especially if they are under six months old, since they can not take vaccines for influenza until after that age. But the answer is yes, they can get the flu as babies and if they have it, they can give it to others. In fact, since their immune systems are immature, they may be able to spread the virus to others for a period longer than older children and adults can. They are also more susceptible to severe complications of influenza with immature immune systems and lungs. It is recommended that anyone caring for babies under the age of six months get vaccinations so they can not get and spread the virus to the baby and check with your pediatrician about when it is safe to take the baby out into the community.

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Yes, it is extremely easy to pass a cold or flu virus to an infant. They are not able to be vaccinated against the flu until at least 6 months old because their immune systems are not mature enough until that time. If they do get a cold or flu virus, it can be very risky for the infant at that early age, too. It is important to keep hygiene and prevention of infection of the infant as a primary concern.

It is recommended that if the caregiver has a cold or flu it is always best to have another person take over the care until the illness is over so you can keep yourself isolated from the infant. If there is no alternative, the caregiver of the infant can provide the care with use of well-practiced precautions, like hand washing often and before touching the infant. Even the use of a surgical face mask is recommended as an additional measure. These will not prevent the submicroscopic virus from passing through the mask, but the mask will catch most of the respiratory droplets that hold the viruses when you cough or sneeze and help contain the infecting virus particles.

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After 24 hours of symptoms being gone it should be all right however if you feel any residual symptoms do not go near the baby.

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It is best not to in case you give the baby the flu.

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