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Can you tell me if i will get sick with the flu?
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I can not: But i can advice you to prevent getting flu 1 get annual flu shots 2 wash your hands frequently with soap and water, if in contacts with people who are sick and try to avoid direct contact with those sick with flu 3if taking care of family member with flu you can ask your doctor to prescribe preventive antibiotics if flu starain is different than what is in the flu shot, your doctor may be aware.
Answered 11/29/2013
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