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Child dx with flu a on jan26th will he still be contagious on a week later? how long should i keep my kids away from that child?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flu: Generally speaking people remain contagious for 5-10 days from the onset of symptoms with the flu.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/3/2015

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