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How Contagious Is A Flu After 5 Days?
I came down with the flu 5days ago. After 3 days of being pretty much out of it I am now getting my strength back, but still have a cough that isn t really producing anything but a sore throat a chest. Would I still be contagious? Also can I get it back again from family members that have it?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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It can be active fior 7- 14 days.Continue your medication for 14days if symptoms persist.Antibiotic course should be started if there is superimposed bacterial infection.thankyou
It can be active fior 7- 14 days.Continue your medication for 14days if symptoms persist.Antibiotic course should be started if there is superimposed bacterial infection.thankyou
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