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   How long should you stay in isolation if you have a flu?

   • You should stay in isolation until you’re fever-free for 24 hours, Dr. Adalja says. And, if you need to be around others, he suggests wearing a high-quality mask to lower the risk you’ll infect them. “The same things that work with COVID should work with the flu,” Dr. Russo says.

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   How long can you stay home if you have a flu?

   • People with suspected or confirmed flu, who do not have a fever, should stay home from work at least 5 days after the onset of symptoms. People with flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness. Some people, including young children and people with weakened immune systems may be contagious for longer periods of time.

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   How long does it take for flu symptoms to go away?

   • Flu symptoms, including fever, should go away after about 5 days, but you may still have a cough and feel weak a few days longer. All your symptoms should be gone within 1 to 2 weeks. When you go back to work or school, make sure to cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands often so you don't spread the illness to other people.

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   Oct 19, 2023 · You should stay in isolation until you’re fever-free for 24 hours, Dr. Adalja says. And, if you need to be around others, he suggests wearing a high-quality mask to lower the risk...

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   Mar 22, 2024 · How long should I stay home if I’m sick? You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true: Your symptoms are getting better overall, and

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   Dec 11, 2022 · Typically, you’re contagious from 1 day before you have any symptoms. You stay that way for 5 to 7 days after you start feeling sick. Kids and people with weak immune systems may shed...

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   Aug 9, 2022 · You’ll be most contagious with the flu for the first three or four days after you actually feel sick. That’s why keeping your distance as much as possible for several days is important.”

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   Experts generally agree that it's best to stay home as long as you have severe symptoms, like a cough with mucus, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or fatigue, because you may be contagious. And the CDC...

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   Jul 30, 2023 · Prevention. Next in Flu Guide. How the Flu Is Treated. The period of time between exposure to the influenza (flu) virus and the appearance of symptoms —called the incubation period —is around two days. Even so, you can pass the virus to others 24 hours before symptoms begin and for five to seven days after symptoms develop.

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   People with suspected or confirmed flu, who do not have a fever, should stay home from work at least 5 days after the onset of symptoms. People with flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness.