Brief Answer: Flu vaccination is available and possible. Detailed Answer: Hi Ms. Banerjee, Thanks for posting your query. At the outset, please do not worry about the cold and cough; it is going to subside in a couple of days, it is seasonal. Now, coming to your questions, here are your answers: -If you do not have any sensitivity to amoxycillin, this is preferable to levofloxacin since the latter is a category D drug while augmentin is a category B drug which means that no harmful effects have been documented on the fetus and can be used when deemed necessary. -Yes, you can take ranitidine to relieve acidity. The dosage is twice daily, once after lunch and the other, at bed time. You need not follow up every antibiotic dose with ranitidine. If needed, you can take an antacid gel thrice. -Piriton cough syrup contains chlorpheneramine which is better avoided during pregnancy unless absolutely needed. -You can use saline nasal drops for relief from nasal congestion; you can also use applications like Vicks and also use a vaporiser with a drop of eucalyptus oil, nilgiri oil, vicks or turmeric in it. -Yes, Calpol is safe in pregnancy and you can take it with the antibiotic, but, please always make sure that you maintain a gap of five minutes between every medication. -Cetrizine is not needed nor is it advisable on a regular basis since you are pregnant. Instead, try to avoid the factors that trigger your allergy. -Flu shots are available in India and can be taken in any stage of pregnancy if necessary. Glaxo-Smithkline and Serum Institute of India provide vaccines. I am sending you a link-please go through it. WWW.WWWW.WW htm‎ -There are indeed certain home remedies that can give you relief from the cough and cold. Warm saline gargles and drinking XXXXXXX warm water can give you relief from soreness of the throat. You can take a pinch of powdered pepper in milk or honey in warm water or tulsi leaves in warm water or turmeric in milk. Use vaporizer regularly until your cold is cured. There is also kada, but, unfortunately, I do not know the recipe. Even the kashmiri kava which is prepared from saffron is very good for relief from cold and cough. Please take adequate rest and have enough liquids preferably, lukewarm. Do not worry, everything is going to be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Please contact if you need anymore information. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.

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Brief Answer: You can contact anytime. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your feedback. You are always welcome and free to contact any time. I will be available to help. Wish you safe motherhood. regards, Shanti.V.

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