Is flu b contagious without fever?
My daughter's friend has flu B, but doesn't have a fever. My daughter played with her yesterday. Can flu B still be contagious even without a fever?
My daughter's friend has flu B, but doesn't have a fever. My daughter played with her yesterday. Can flu B still be contagious even without a fever?
Oh, this is a good question. So even if I don't have a fever, I can still spread it to others? Like, just with a little cough? That's quite scary.
Haan na, it can be. Sometimes you're contagious even before you feel very sick, or after the fever is gone. That's why it spreads so fast in offices and schools, people don't realize. Best to be careful.
Yes, absolutely. You can be contagious a day before symptoms start, including fever, and up to a week after. Always best to consult a doctor, especially from a good hospital, for precise information on specific flu strains.
Yup, even without fever, you can still pass it on. The virus is present and shedding from your body. So, good hand hygiene and avoiding contact is important even if you just feel 'a little off'.
Ugh, this is why flu season is the worst! Even if you're not burning up, you can still give it to others. So no sharing my comfort food, even with family, if I have flu symptoms, just to be safe!
Listen, I made the mistake of thinking 'no fever, no problem'. Went to office, and half my team got sick. So yes, you can definitely be contagious without a fever. Get checked, please, don't be like me!
For sure, you can be contagious without a prominent fever. My doctor always says any cold or flu symptoms, even mild, need caution. Especially for people like me with BP, we need to avoid catching things, so hygiene is key.
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Wow, this is actually pretty eye-opening. I always thought fever was the main indicator of being contagious. So basically, any flu-like symptoms mean stay home and away from others. Good to know!
Haha, unfortunately, yes. Flu B is like that sneaky friend who still crashes the party even when they're 'not feeling great'. So yeah, even without the oven-hot forehead, you can still be a germ-spreading machine. Stay safe!
My doctor explained that flu viruses, including B strain, can be shed and transmitted even before full-blown symptoms, like fever, develop. The incubation period means you're infectious, sometimes for a day before feeling truly sick, and can continue for 5-7 days after.
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