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Once exposed to h1 n1 how long before symptoms show up if you are going to catch it.?
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Average 2 days: It can range from 1-4 days but the average is 2 days. Passing you the chicken soup!
Answered 7/20/2012
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4-6 days: Average is 5 days. You are contagious from the day before symptoms to 7 days after onset (maybe longer in kids). See https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doernbecher/patients-families/health-information/md4kids/symptom-index/h1n1-exposure.cfm
Answered 11/6/2018
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