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My household has developed flu or cold. we likely got it this past saturday at a playplace. we are on day 4 for my daughter and day 2 for my son and husband. so far i got nothing. chances it will skip me? or you think i'll be sick by next week?

Q: my household has developed flu or cold. we likely got it this past saturday at a playplace. we are on day 4 for my daughter and day 2 for my son and husband. so far i got nothing. chances it will skip me? or you think i'll be sick by next week?

: Continue to use good hand washing, a mask and avoid sharing a bathroom. Most likely though you may develop cold symptoms. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Continue to use good hand washing, a mask and avoid sharing a bathroom. Most likely though you may develop cold symptoms. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

Answered 11/25/2022

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A member asked:

My household has developed flu or cold. we likely got it this past saturday at a playplace. we are on day 4 for my daughter and day 2 for my son and husband. so far i got nothing. chances it will skip me? or you think i'll be sick by next week?

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