How long is flu contagious?
Most of the time, the flu is contagious for about 24 to 72 hours after you have come in contact with the virus. You might remain contagious for up to five days after the onset of symptoms.
Most of the time, the flu is contagious for about 24 to 72 hours after you have come in contact with the virus. You might remain contagious for up to five days after the onset of symptoms.
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It takes a few more days, but after a about week of feeling “the worst you’ve ever felt,” the symptoms begin to ease, and you feel like you could once again join the human race. But just as suddenly as the flu first came on, your symptoms rapidly take a drastic turn for the worse. Your fever, coughing, and fatigue are even worse than what you thought was the worst days of the flu. Most likely, you have what is known as a “Secondary Infection,” and it can be more dangerous to you than the flu itself.
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