Cold / flu?

[ChloeLeannexo]

I've had my flu jab so think I've came down with an awful cold, my throat is killing and I can't stop coughing.. I'm coughing that bad I can hardly sleep and my ribs are killing me. The chemist said I can't take anything for it just vapour rub and crystals as I'm 33+2 weeks
Any idea what I can do to reduce the coughing? Much appreciated.
I've tried to steam it out by going in the bath, drinking cups of tea ect..

[AnnieBrooke]

Be sure your prenatal has zinc in it, that's good for colds.  

[ChloeLeannexo]

Thank you, just woke up and I think it's finally starting to clear fingers crossed

[elyshano12115]

Also in UK.. when I got my jab I got a cold after.m I was told I can have lemsip powder 1 per day and this worked for me.. if I had needed stronger then dr said she could do something else..Robitussin is sold in UK.. I would check with dr first before you do anything though as Im sure it would depend on your specific pregnancy

[ChloeLeannexo]

Flu jab has made me so much worse. Never again

[Kirbygracee]

I always refuse to have the flu jab

[ChloeLeannexo]

Ah I'm in the UK I'll try to look into it thank you

[jasmine1670]

Anywhere like a Walmart, CVS ....basically any place that sells over the counter medicine

[ChloeLeannexo]

Where do I get that from?

[jasmine1670]

You can also take regular Robitussin for your cough that's what I had to do (of course I asked my doctor first)  a few weeks ago cause the coughing was unbearable I'm 35 weeks 3days

[babyonboardxox]

Halls are fine for pregnancy... try water with some lemon