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My 78 yro dad is moving in with me and my husb. after dads total knee replacement. i went to tx 4/28 & now a cold or the flu as of 4/30. my fathers surgery is on 5/16. do i need to move out before he gets here? i dont want to get him sick?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I hope he had flu vaccine last fall. Even without vaccination, he can move in after May 5 (only 2 more days) because you are no longer a carrier after 5 days after symptom onset. Take care.

Answered 5/4/2023

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