I've heard that you're only contagious when you first come down with the flu. Is that true? I don't want to spread the nasty bug I've been dealing with.
2007-03-15 17:33:05 · 3 answers · asked by Curious 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Good Question! My friend, who is a doctor, has told me, when you get the first signs, about 1-3 days your flu germs are contagious. just dont sneeze on people or cough on them, that will still spred them even after the first 1-3 days! have some hot chicken noodle soup, stay warm, and i hope you feel better!
2007-03-15 17:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by towerofterrorfreek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get the flu if someone around you who has the flu coughs or sneezes. You can get the flu simply by touching a surface like a telephone or door knob that has been contaminated by a touch from someone who has the flu. The viruses can pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. If you've touched a contaminated surface, they can pass from your hand to your nose or mouth.
You are at greatest risk of getting infected in highly populated areas, such as in crowded living conditions and in schools.
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2007-03-16 14:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by swvlmx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's only contagious when you're running a fever.
2007-03-16 00:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lucas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋