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ForgottenVoice asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsInfectious Diseases · 1 decade ago

Can you get the flu if you're on an antibiotic?

Hi everyone,

My brother recently had the flu and now my mom has it. I have a sinus infection and am on an antibiotic. Can I still catch this flu or am I safe because I'm on this antibiotic? I really don't want to get that sick...

Thanks for any info you have for me!

~Marisa

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  • TweetyBird
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Antibiotics don't treat viral infections. Flu is an upper respiratory viral infection. You are still vulnerable to the flu. I strongly suggest that you keep your distance from your mother and brother. And I also suggest that you and your family be vaccinated when you're all recovered. There are several flus that the vaccine covers.

    Source(s): I'm a nurse.
  • nwboy74
    1 decade ago

    The flu is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only work on bacteria.

  • CAT
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    yes, because the flu is a virus and antibiotics treat bacteria not viruses.

  • David
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    doesn,t help. the flu is a virus. antibiotics work on bacteria. two different beasts. you need a flu shot.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I don't consider that is accurate

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