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I was just wondering when can a person safely return to work with flu, without infecting others?
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FLU: According to the cdc: “most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days.”.
Answered 9/11/2013
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No fever: Generally speaking, you can return to work if you are fever free for 24 hours.
Answered 9/9/2013
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