As we head into flu season, does this make any sense at all????

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/breastfeeding.htm

Questions & Answers: Breastfeeding and the Flu
Jan 12, 2004
What precautions should I take to protect my baby if I have the flu and am
breastfeeding?

Nursing mothers who have the flu should take the following steps before
every breastfeeding and when handling their infants:

.  Put on a surgical mask. (You can purchase surgical masks in most
drugstores.)

.  Wash your hands thoroughly, and dry them with a clean towel or paper
towels. (Information about hand hygiene can be found at:
www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/fs021025.htm.)

.  Leave your breasts covered until you have put on a surgical mask and
washed your hands. You can then begin breastfeeding.

.  Do not remove your surgical mask until you are done breastfeeding and you
have put your baby down.

How long should I continue to take these precautions?
Continue to take these precautions at every feeding for 7 days following the
first day of your illness (when you first noticed flu symptoms).

Janice Reynolds
incredulous, in Saskatchewan, Canada

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