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How Long Is Flu Contagious?
Hello. I was diagnosed as having the Flu since last Monday. Have taken Tamiflu for five days, 2x a day till finished it Sat, 5/16/2015. I have been self isolated since last week to keep from possibly spreading germs. How long is someone contagious with the Flu? When will I be able to rejoin humanity?
Sat, 6 Mar 2021
Hi,
Normally, a patient of flu is contagious for one day before and for a week after start of symptoms. Period of contagiousness is the same whether you take Temafloxacin or not. During cold weather in rare cases this period may be up to three weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Normally, a patient of flu is contagious for one day before and for a week after start of symptoms. Period of contagiousness is the same whether you take Temafloxacin or not. During cold weather in rare cases this period may be up to three weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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