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My son lives with me and has the flu; i've had the vaccine. is it dangerous for me to visit my 88 year old mother who's in a nursing home?
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Flu Season: Given the fact that you had the vaccine and are not ill you can visit your mother without any worry.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Low Risk: As long as your are not sick yourself the risk is low, although not impossible.But that is true anytime , when you might unknowingly be carrying an infection.
Answered 4/4/2013
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