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A member asked:

My husband has the flu that started 4 days ago. i don't feel sick yet. could i be immune?

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Dr. Boris Ripa answered

May be: Wait another 4 days....If you wouldn't get sick, you-immune.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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