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Got treated for influenza a. was hospitalized for 4 days. am i still contagious ? can i pass it on to others even after a week?
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Flu: The contagious period generally is from one day before onset of symptoms/illness until 24 hours after fever has resolved. Once past that point, you are no longer infectious to others.
Answered 3/20/2018
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