A 24-year-old female asked:
how soon after being diagnosed with phnemonia and the flue can i return to work as a welder?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Depends on situation: You are contagious for 6 days from the first fever (for flu).The pneumonia may sap your strength more but is less contagious. You could spread the flu to all your co-workers if you went back too soon. You may feel better sooner than 6 days out but i can't advise a early return.Think about a flu shot every season in september.
Answered on Apr 1, 2016
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