May 26, 2012
Topics A-Z Unanswered Questions Flu - How long is it Contagious?
Flu - How long is it Contagious? |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: How long am I contagious after having abdominal pain, loose stools and fever that didn't exceed 100.8. This only lasted about 12 hours. I feel much better today and plan to go to my family's Thanksgiving festivities but didn't want to infect family members. Dear Kathy: Flu usually takes 10-14 days to resolve and even though you may be asymptomatic, flu may be transmitted to susceptible individuals like children and elderly. The transmission is through the infected droplets during coughing and sneezing and also through direct contact when shaking hands. The best way to avoid transmitting flu is to ensure proper hand hygiene and covering up when you cough or sneeze. |
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