A member asked:

I was diagnosis w the flu. i passed it to family members. am i at risk to get it a second time?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Several different strains of influenza circulate at the same time so you can be reinfected with a new strain to which you have no immunity. Get a flu shot each year.

Answered 12/31/2012

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