Women's Care Gynecology

Prevent the Spread of Cold Viruses

Prevent the Spread of Cold Viruses

  1. Wash your hands frequently, especially after shaking hands or touching anything dirty. Scrub with soap and hot water for at least 30 seconds
  2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, which may increase the chance of infection
  4. Stay home from work and school when you are sick
  5. Avoid sharing food, eating utensils, drinking glasses, pens and pencils, towels and other personal items
  6. Don’t reuse or share bottles of water

Medications That Are Safe To Take For Colds During Pregnancy
  1. Sore throat sprays or lozenges
  2. Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
  3. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  4. Cough drops
  5. Pseudophedrine (Sudafed) – avoid using the first 14-weeks of pregnancy
  6. Mentholated rubs
  7. Vaporizers or saline nose drops/sprays
  8. Vitamin C



Call your doctor if you experience a severe headache unrelieved by Tylenol, persistent vomiting or diarrhea greater than 24 hours, or fever above 100.4 for greater than 24 hours.