A 33-year-old member asked:
i'm wondering if i am currently on an antibiotic, can i catch the flu/viral infection my boyfriend has?
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Dr. Rudolph Johnstoneanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 35 years experience
Flu: Yes, the antibiotic will not protect you from a viral infection.
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