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A 29-year-old male asked:

Felt ill monday late night, started tamiflu (oseltamivir) thursday and i have to see my father with a weak immune system (cancer) on sunday. am i still contagious?

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Stay home: I would not advise you to be near someone undergoing chemotherapy for now. It is best for both of you.

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