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How long after a flu?

How long after flu symtoms have ended are you still able to transmit the "bug" to another?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick.

    Source(s): I am a nurse for over 20 yrs
  • 2 decades ago

    I think you stop being contageouse before your flu symptoms stop.

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