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I'm recovering from flu since sun when should i change the bedsheets and clean and disinfect my house am still poorly is it too soon to disinfect ?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

This is somewhat a: matter of preference. Many people would elect to change the linens simply for more comfort and to "freshen up" and feel better. You surely had a fever with influenza so as far as infectivity goes, you should not be infectious 48 hours after you are fever-free. Hope you continue to feel better:)

Answered 1/25/2017

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