Question 1

how long does a flu virus last in general?

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About 24 hours in : The environment. Flu virus is present and shed from an infected person for about a week. On inanimate objects it usually does not last longer than 24 hours, mostly about 4 hours.

Question 2

what are some free remedies for the flu virus?

Accepted Answer

Rest,fluids,soup: The "flu" is a bad bug.We recommend getting vaccinated to prevent this illness.To treat for "free" try increasing fluids , resting (important to prevent spread) and chicken noodle soup.Why? Because if mom, wife, partner makes it for you there is someone trying to make you better and this helps recovery.By the way-where are you seeing flu now? Our surveillance isn't showing this anywhere now.

Question 3

how much time does a flu virus last on objects?

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Good question: Because a virus is DNA or RNA, I used to think that a virus could not survive at all outside a cell.  In reviewing the literature a while ago, I found to my surprise that some viruses can remain for days or weeks on inanimate objects and in water or sewage for very long periods of time. So it depends on the virus but they can survive outside the body for days to months.

Question 4

what different types of the flu virus are out there?

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Many types: Every year the flu strain is different.

Question 5

can u catch the flu virus and not show any symptoms?

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: It’s possible, but usually there are some symptoms.

Question 6

is it possible to exterminate the flu virus for good?

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No: You may develop immunity to one or more types of influenza virus by having been infected or immunized, but this virus undergoes regular changes in its make-up and the new strain present in the community can infect you even if you are immune to other strains.  On the other hand, if you are asking about recovery from infection, when you recover you will rid of that strain of flu virus.

Question 7

how would you know the flu virus is leaving your system?

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7-10 days: Viral shedding in influenza will usually stop 7 days after the start of illness.  In children the viral shedding can be somewhat longer.

Question 8

for how long will the flu virus stay "viable" on objects?

Accepted Answer

It may: Sstudies have shown that influenza virus can persist in a viable form on "fomites" (door handles, keyboards, telephones etc., ), for up to 8 hours.  That is why we always tell people to wash your hands. Other ways to avoid influenza are to get your vaccine annually, and use hand sanitize when in public to reduce transmission.

Question 9

can you tell me how long does a flu virus last on objects?

Accepted Answer

Flu virus: Majority of flu viruses can remain alive on a nonporous surface for one to two days (avian influenaz may live up to 6 days) and 12 or less hours on a porous surface.

Question 10

are our bodies capable of fighting a flu virus on their own?

Accepted Answer

Most often - yes.: Most people make it through the flu without antivirals or other medications.

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