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How long is the flu contagious for?

Sent to Health Experts March 01, 2006 11:15 p.m.

I have tested positive for the flu and do not want to infect any others such as my 6 yr old. How long is this contagious and what can i do to prevent infecting others? If others have been comtaminated, is there anything that can be done to prevent them getting the full onset of the flu?

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March 02, 2006 12:44 a.m. (1 hour and 28 minutes later)

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