Is Swine Flu Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Swine Flu? Is Swine Flu safe for nursing mother and child? Does Swine Flu extracts into breast milk? Does Swine Flu has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Swine Flu influence milk supply or can Swine Flu decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Swine Flu lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Swine Flu is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Swine Flu is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Swine Flu does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Swine Flu safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Swine Flu usage in lactation
An illness which is caused by any of the three types of Influenza A, B and C virus. Type A has several subtypes: H1N1, H1N2, H2N2, H3N2, H5N1 ... It is contagious from one day before symptoms appear, hence isolation of the mother from her infant is useless.It is not indicated the isolation of newborn babies from their mothers either (Sendelbach 2012, Cantey 2013). The illness, on both the mother and the infant, is compatible while breastfeeding. Discontinuation of breastfeeding would not only increase the likelihood of infection but the severity of the infection on the infant. Most antiviral treatments used for treatment and prophylaxis of influenza (Amantadine, Oseltamivir, Zanamivir) are compatible while breastfeeding, although Amantadine may reduce milk production (see specific info). Hand washing, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, or mask wearing are recommended while breastfeeding. See below the information of these related products: