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been on tamiflu (oseltamivir) for influenza a for over 24 hours. also been over 24 hours since fever. am i still contagious?

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Dr. Robert Stachler
Dr. Robert Stachler answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Flu : contagious ?: I would give it at least 2 or three days after the fever to go out among your friends and family. Just to be on the safe side. Good luck and feel better
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