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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I began running a fever late last Sunday/Early Monday. Felt worse went to dr. on Wed., Flu Type A positive. Completed the tamiflu, still taking the antibiotic for the infection I also had. Still running a fever. Is this normal? How long should it las

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