A member asked:

Exposed to flu 4 days ago. no symptoms other than an occasional (dry) cough. how long until i might be in the clear? used purell & washed up to arms.

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Influenza: The typical incubation period for influenza is 1-4 days (average: 2 days). Adults can be infectious from 1 day before onset of symptoms to 5-7 days after illness onset. The probability is that you do not have it, but would strongly recommend you be vaccinated yearly.

Answered 10/27/2014

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